Former South African President Jacob Zuma, right, in the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, Monday May 20, 2019. Zuma is appearing for four days this week seeking a stay of prosecution on charges of corruption. (Themba Hadebe, Pool/Associated Press)PIETERMARITZBURG, South Africa — Former South African president Jacob Zuma is in court facing charges of corruption, money laundering and racketeering. Zuma was South Africa’s president from 2009 until 2018, when he was forced to resign by his ruling African National Congress party amid persistent allegations of corruption. The criminal charges against Zuma were first raised more than 10 years ago but were withdrawn by the National Prosecution Authority in 2008.

Source: Washington Post May 20, 2019 09:00 UTC