Nelson Mandela
Mandela Day / He exemplified the power of resistance against oppression
In an era where inequality continues to proliferate in society, particularly in vulnerable communities, Mandela Day assumes even greater significance.
Obama warns of 'strange and uncertain times' in Mandela tribute
Former US president Barack Obama uses a tribute to Nelson Mandela to warn of "strange and uncertain times", a day after Donald Trump refused to challenge Vladimir Putin over interference in US elections.
CIA tip-off led to 1962 Nelson Mandela arrest
Nelson Mandela's arrest in 1962 was a result of a tip-off from an agent of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), a report says.
Mandela's ex-wife Winnie loses court bid to claim his home
Nelson Mandela's former wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela on Thursday loses a court bid to claim ownership of his rural home, in a ruling welcomed by his family after a bitter legal dispute.
Global Citizen Festival / Pop stars, world leaders rally to end poverty
Some of the biggest names in music and politics from Beyonce to European prime ministers rallied in a concert aimed at mobilizing action to eradicate extreme poverty.
Aung San Suu Kyi's party excludes Muslim candidates
There was a time when Aung San Suu Kyi was seen as Asia's Nelson Mandela. To her more ardent fans, she was more than that. An icon, almost a saint. So why is the Nobel Peace Prize winner's political party excluding Muslims from its list of candidates for November's general election?
He exemplified the power of resistance against oppression
In an era where inequality continues to proliferate in society, particularly in vulnerable communities, Mandela Day assumes even greater significance.
Obama warns of 'strange and uncertain times' in Mandela tribute
Former US president Barack Obama uses a tribute to Nelson Mandela to warn of "strange and uncertain times", a day after Donald Trump refused to challenge Vladimir Putin over interference in US elections.
CIA tip-off led to 1962 Nelson Mandela arrest
Nelson Mandela's arrest in 1962 was a result of a tip-off from an agent of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), a report says.
Mandela's ex-wife Winnie loses court bid to claim his home
Nelson Mandela's former wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela on Thursday loses a court bid to claim ownership of his rural home, in a ruling welcomed by his family after a bitter legal dispute.
Pop stars, world leaders rally to end poverty
Some of the biggest names in music and politics from Beyonce to European prime ministers rallied in a concert aimed at mobilizing action to eradicate extreme poverty.
Aung San Suu Kyi's party excludes Muslim candidates
There was a time when Aung San Suu Kyi was seen as Asia's Nelson Mandela. To her more ardent fans, she was more than that. An icon, almost a saint. So why is the Nobel Peace Prize winner's political party excluding Muslims from its list of candidates for November's general election?