An Egyptian law requiring at least one woman candidate to be included on electoral lists is presenting a dilemma for the conservative salafist party Al Noor. They're willing to put up veiled women as contenders but a photograph is a step too far.
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.