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1 day ago · Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (/ m æ n ˈ d ɛ l ə / man-DEH-lə; Xhosa: [xolíɬaɬa mandɛ̂ːla]; born Rolihlahla Mandela; 18 July 1918 – 5 December 2013) was a South African anti-apartheid activist, politician, and statesman who served as the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.
4 days ago · Join us on Travel With Darryl as we explore the incredible journey of Nelson Mandela, a man who rose from prisoner to president, leading South Africa through a historic transition from...
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1 day ago · Nelson Mandela International Day, observed annually on July 18th, is a global celebration that honors the life and legacy of one of the most influential leaders of our time (See here). This day serves as a powerful reminder of Mandela’s unwavering commitment to human rights, social justice, and the pursuit of a more equitable world.
1 day ago · Born in 1918 in a small village in the Eastern Cape, Mandela’s early life was shaped by the oppressive apartheid regime. He witnessed firsthand the injustices and discrimination faced by black South Africans. After obtaining a law degree, he joined the African National Congress (ANC) in 1944, a movement dedicated to ending apartheid.
2 days ago · Nelson Mandela is one of the handful of 20th-century leaders for whom this statement holds true in global terms, illustrated by the recent unveiling of his statue in London's Parliament Square.
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4 days ago · Nelson Mandela, deputy president and later president of the African National Congress—and president of South Africa—addressing the Special Committee Against Apartheid, convened in his honor at the UN General Assembly, on June 22, 1990, in New York City.
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