South African President Jacob Zuma Falls From Favor in ANC

10 February 2018

South Africa's Jacob Zuma is facing a pivotal battle for his scandal-ridden presidency. There was a time, however, when he was known as a fiery fighter against apartheid and a political prisoner alongside Nelson Mandela.

Jacob Zuma has weathered many political storms since taking over as president of South Africa in 2009 -- including several no-confidence votes and literally hundreds of corruption charges. Now, however, Zuma appears to have run out of options. After losing the support of his own party, the African National Congress (ANC), the 75-year-old president is reportedly negotiating his exit from power and could resign as early as Sunday.

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