Jacob Zuma banned from running in South Africa's election
Former South African president Jacob Zuma has been barred from contesting in next week's elections, South Africa's top court ruled Monday.
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Jacob Zuma To Be Prosecuted On Long-Dormant — And Now Revived — Corruption Charges
The former South African president, who resigned his post last month under heavy pressure, now faces 16 counts — ranging from fraud to racketeering — for his role in an arms deal two decades ago.
South Africa Elects Cyril Ramaphosa As Its New President
He started as a mineworker and became a prominent anti-apartheid activist and a tycoon. Now he's leading the nation.
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.
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."
Pressure Mounts On South African President Jacob Zuma To Step Down
The African National Congress has been negotiating with the scandal-plagued Zuma to step down for the good of the party, but he insists on serving out his full term, which expires next year.
South Africa's ANC Meets To Decide Fate Of President Jacob Zuma
Zuma has been mired in corruption allegations. Some in his African National Congress fear if he stays on until elections next year, he could damage the party's chances of retaining power.
South Africa's ANC To Choose President Zuma's Replacement On 2019 Ballot
Two candidates are under consideration to represent the African National Congress to succeed Zuma, whose presidency has been marked by scandal.
Zuma Survives (Another) No-Confidence Vote In South Africa's Parliament
It's the sixth time South African President Jacob Zuma has faced a possible vote of no confidence — and for the first time, the vote was held by secret ballot.
From Opponents To Former Allies, Pressure Mounts Against South Africa's Zuma
A powerful South African union federation that had been a key ally of President Jacob Zuma is the latest group to call for him to resign. Zuma has shown no sign that he will do so.