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June 30, 2021

Former South African President Jacob Zuma Sentenced to Prison for Contempt of Court
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In South Africa, former President Jacob Zuma has been sentenced to 15
months in prison after he failed to appear in court as part of a
corruption inquiry. Zuma, who was forced to resign as president in 2018
amid mounting corruption scandals, is accused of helping a prominent
business family obtain state contracts and influence government policy.


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