South Africa elections bpdy bars former President Jacob Zuma from running in May 29 polls

South Africa elections bpdy bars former President Jacob Zuma from running in May 29 polls

In July 2021, Zuma was sentenced to 15 months in prison for defying a court order to appear before a judicial commission that was investigating corruption allegations during his 2009-2018 presidency. He was granted medical parole after two months and allowed to serve the rest of the sentence under house arrest.

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Biden threatens Russia with costs on Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich arrest anniversary

Biden threatens Russia with costs on Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich arrest anniversary

Top leaders in the US Congress from both parties including Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Republican House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson also issued a joint statement on Friday calling the journalst Evan Gershkovich’s arrest baseless and unjust.

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