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Nelson Mandela’s body laid to rest
South Africa buried Nelson Mandela in his childhood village on Sunday, marking the end of an exceptional journey…
Remembering Nelson Mandela
CNN's Robyn Curnow is inside the Mandela family compound in Qunu as the state funeral service is ongoing.
Nelson Mandela’s remains flown to his rural home in Qunu
South Africa's first black president started his final journey to Qunu on Saturday, where he'll be buried at…
Sheriff refuses to lower flag in honor of Nelson Mandela
A South Carolina sheriff is refusing to lower the American flag in tribute to Nelson Mandela, saying the…
Nelson Mandela lived as a moral colossus. By Bishop Desmond Tutu
Nelson Mandela lived as a moral colossus. By Bishop Desmond Tutu. Special to USAfricaonline.com, CLASSmagazine, and USAfrica multimedia networks, Houston. …
Nelson Mandela’s funeral plans – a day by day breakdown
Nelson Mandela's funeral plans - a day by day breakdown
Nelson Mandela’s death sparks global response
Word of former South African President Nelson Mandela's death Thursday sparked an outpouring of responses and personal recollections…
Nelson Mandela toiled to dismantle entrenched apartheid
In 1948, a new word appeared in the vocabulary of South Africans, destined to symbolize racial oppression the…
State funeral, public farewells expected for Nelson Mandela
There will be both public and private farewells for former South African President Nelson Mandela, who died Thursday…
Nelson Mandela: Tireless even in his ‘retirement’ years
In June 2004, at the age of 85, and five years after stepping down as South Africa's president,…
Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela dies
Nelson Mandela, the revered statesman who emerged from prison after 27 years to lead South Africa out of…
What made Nelson Mandela great
While in jail, Nelson Mandela was able to fundamentally change himself and emerge as a potent leader, says…