South Africa's President Jacob Zuma Resigns Amid Pressure
The ruling African National Congress party planned to recall him in a no-confidence vote on Thursday. Zuma resigned, saying the party should not be divided in his name.
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South Africa's Zuma Leaves Office As He Entered — Accused Of Corruption
Jacob Zuma faced corruption allegations even before he became president in 2009. A steady stream of charges has dogged his nine-year tenure, the rockiest period in South Africa's post-apartheid era.
Morgan Tsvangirai, Zimbabwe's Main Opposition Leader, Dies At 65
Zimbabwe's main opposition leader, Morgan Tsvangirai has died at 65. He had been suffering from colon cancer. As the arch political rival of then-president Robert Mugabe, Tsvangirai came to symbolize courageous resistance to Mugabe's repressive regime.
South African President Jacob Zuma Resigns Under Pressure From His Party
The ruling African National Congress should not be "divided in my name," Zuma said Wednesday. "I have therefore come to the decision to resign as the president of the republic with immediate effect."
Morgan Tsvangirai, Zimbabwe's Longtime Opposition Leader, Dies Of Cancer At 65
The miner turned politician, who tried repeatedly to unseat longtime ruler Robert Mugabe, came to symbolize courageous resistance to Mugabe's repressive regime — and changed politics in Zimbabwe.
South Africa's Ruling Party Abandons President Jacob Zuma
South Africa's ruling party has told embattled President Jacob Zuma that he must step down by the end of Wednesday. There are allegations of corruption.
White House Wants To Cut U.S. Spending That's Helping Save Lives In South Sudan
The world's newest nation, South Sudan, is teetering on the brink of famine in the midst of a civil conflict. The man who runs the United Nations mission there came to Washington, D.C., hoping for continued U.S. help to put the country back on track.
South Africa's Ruling Party Demands That Country's President Resign
The ruling party in South Africa has demanded the country's scandal-tainted president resign immediately "for the sake of the country." President Jacob Zuma, who is facing multiple corruption allegations, has not yet responded to the demand.
Ruling Party Votes To Recall South African President Jacob Zuma
South Africa's ANC party has voted to "recall" President Jacob Zuma following a drawn-out battle to convince him to step down voluntarily. It's not clear whether he will cede power now.
ANC Tells President Jacob Zuma It's Time To Step Down
President Jacob Zuma has been facing mounting pressure from the African National Congress to leave after nine years in office — which have been overshadowed by widespread accusations of corruption.