The day after Nelson Mandela’s memorial service in Johannesburg, South Africans say goodbye to their beloved former president
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Burglars Break into Desmond Tutu’s Home During Mandela Memorial
Second time the retired South African Archbishop’s home has been robbed
Nairobi Mall Terrorists May Have Escaped
NYPD investigation into attack shows glaring inconsistencies with official version of events
Sign-Language Interpreter at Mandela’s Memorial Used ‘Made-Up Signs’
Interpreter reportedly did his own thing during President Obama’s eulogy instead of accurately translating
Death Toll Surges in Crisis-Hit Central African Republic
Aid groups say more than 500 dead since Dec. 5 as French troops try to keep the peace
South Africans Celebrate First Black President, but Boo the Current One
Thousands, including dozens of global dignitaries, piled into Johannesburg’s Soccer City stadium to celebrate the life of Nelson Mandela. But when current President Jacob Zuma took the stage, he was roundly jeered
Rain-Soaked Crowds Gather at Mandela Memorial
Leaders from around the world joined thousands of South Africans in Johannesburg on Tuesday to remember the legendary anti-apartheid advocate who passed away at the age of 95
Two French Soldiers Killed in Central African Republic
First casualties since country deployed there
Obama Honors Nelson Mandela: ‘His Triumph Was Your Triumph’
President calls on leaders to use Mandela’s legacy as a call to action for political and social reform
Mandela’s Memorial: Dozens of World Leaders Descend on Johannesburg’s Soccer City
Of all the remarkable scenes prompted by the death of Nelson Mandela, one of the most astonishing will happen inside the VIP section at his memorial service Tuesday and his funeral Sunday. The full list of foreign heads of states …
Mandela’s Daughter Describes Father’s ‘Wonderful’ Last Moments
Nelson Mandela’s daughter said the elder statesman had a “wonderful’ last day, spent surrounded by members of his family. Mandela passed away on Dec. 5 after a long battle with illness. He was 95.
Mandela’s Complicated Legacy: Who Profits from Mandela’s Brand?
Mandela’s name has been linked to everything from groups like “Bikers for Mandela” to a collection of fine wines, and members of his extended family are continuing to expand on his legacy in different ways.
Israeli Leader Cancels Plans To Attend Nelson Mandela Memorial Service
The Dalai Lama also won’t attend