This togolese minister has just eneded a hunger strike. He was protesting against what he sees as France's lingering presence in Africa and the complicity of African heads of state.
The World Cup football tournament kicks off in one week, and host South Africa is busy putting on the finishing touches. But not everyone is looking forward to the tournament. Authorites in cities including Cape Town are being accused of clearing the poor from the streets - to create a good impression for visiting fans. Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa has more.