South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma appeared in court Friday over a $2.5-billion (2.15-billion-euro) corruption case linked to a 1990s arms deal, but the judge adjourned the trial until the end of November. Zuma, who was forced to resign in February, has been charged with 16 counts of fraud, racketeering and money laundering relating to an arms deal involving French arms company Thales. Zuma, 76, is one of the rare former African leaders facing trial after his ouster. Zuma is accused of taking bribes from Thales during his time as a provincial economy minister and later as deputy ANC president. Judge Madondo meanwhile delivered a stern reminder to Zuma, saying he should not think of shunning future court proceedings.

Source: The Guardian July 27, 2018 12:56 UTC