London-based Ayo Johnson gives his views on the crisis in Mali, which has led to the resignation of Cheick Modibo Diarra as prime minister.
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.