# South African opposition leader Malema gets jail sentence

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Podcast: [Eye on Africa](https://stenobird.com/podcast/eye-on-africa-3737193)
Published: 2026-04-16T20:51:58+00:00
Episode link: https://www.france24.com/en/south-african-opposition-leader-malema-gets-jail-sentence?GJlXzGgqHj
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In tonight's edition: South Africa's firebrand leftist leader Julius Malema is sentenced to five years in prison, convicted of firearm offences. Also, on a visit to Cameroon, Pope Leo condemns "tyrants" driving global wars and the exploitation of Africa’s resources. Plus we take a look at a new online database shaking up the restitution debate.

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