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A South African judge has ruled Friday that the prosecution against African National Congress President Jacob Zuma was invalid, clearing the way for him to contest the presidential election early next year.

Zuma was facing trial on corruption charges that he contends were politically motivated and harmed his chances to become the ANC's nominee to be South African president next spring.

The case against Zuma had been thrown out in September 2006, but the National Prosecuting Authority recharged him. Read full article »

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