In South Africa, the Supreme Court is preparing to hear an appeal relating to 800 corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma that were dropped months ago. Apprehension in countries like Kenya, South Africa and Togo dominates headlines, with base politicking seemingly relegating development to the periphery. In South Africa, the Supreme Court is preparing to hear an appeal relating to 800 corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma that were dropped months ago. Ironically, these amounts look like loose change when compared to the mind-boggling expenditure involving elections in Africa. Other African countries are equally extravagant during elections, with little thought given to economic crises and the welfare of impoverished populations.

Source: Daily Nation September 16, 2017 20:03 UTC