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A ‘Rainbow Nation’ Celebrates Mandela
In a national day of remembrance, South Africans of every color congregated for prayer and reflection on whether the country has lived up to the leader’s legacy
Thousands Pray, Reflect on Mandela’s Life
President Jacob Zuma, ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, and grandson Mandla Mandela attend in Johannesburg
Things Fall Apart: Mandela’s Sad Legacy of Successors
The late South African leader’s family members and President Jacob Zuma have been tainted by scandals and impropriety
More French Troops Head to Central African Republic
Sectarian violence leaves capital on brink of anarchy
Mandela’s Family: ‘We Have Lost A Great Man, A Son of The Soil’
South African authorities bracing for massive crowds at memorial and funeral
Maya Angelou Recites Nelson Mandela Tribute Poem
“We watched as the hope of Africa sprang through the prison’s doors.”
Mandela’s Jailer: ‘He Was My Prisoner, But He Was My Father’
The man who was assigned to guard political prisoner Nelson Mandela mourns Madiba’s passing
The World Reacts to Nelson Mandela’s Death
Celebration and mourning for the anti-apartheid leader sprung up from Johannesburg to London to Washington
Nelson Mandela Funeral Set For Dec. 15
The former South African President will be laid to rest on Dec. 15 in the village of Qunu where he grew up
5 Great Stories About Nelson Mandela’s Humility, Kindness and Courage
Remarkable moments recalled by some of the people who knew him best
French Troops Move Into Central African Republic
Reinforcements try to stem violence that has left at least 281 dead
WATCH: Nelson Mandela’s First TV Interview
Icon espouses ideas in 1961 that became the bedrock of his life