ANC Suspends Former South African President Jacob Zuma

South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has suspended former President Jacob Zuma ahead of the country's general elections, following his backing of another party. The decision reflects disunity within the ANC, which is expected to lose ground in the upcoming elections. Zuma, who was forced from office under corruption allegations, has become estranged from the party and declared his support for a new party, uMkhonto We Sizwe. The ANC may seek to deregister the new party and challenge its use of the name. Zuma has 48 hours to respond to the suspension.