nelson mandela
-
Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Mandela’s ‘Cultural Ambassadors’
The rich harmonies of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, the South African all-male vocal group whose roots go back to the early…
Read More » -
Kofi Annan, Former UN Secretary-General, Dies at 80
Former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, the first Black African to serve in the role, died Saturday in Switzerland after…
Read More » -
Ndaba Mandela Continues Iconic Grandfather’s Legacy
As the fervor surrounding the celebration of Nelson Mandela's birthday centenary and programs held around the world acknowledging the humanitarianism…
Read More » -
EDITORIAL: Mandela and Obama — Two Leaders Who Inspire
Before Obama became an American household name, the world grew to love and respect the late and great Nelson Mandela…
Read More » -
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Grandad Mandela’ by Zazi, Ziwelene & Zindzi Mandela with Sean Qualls
In "Grandad Mandela" by Zazi, Ziwelene and Zindzi Mandela and Sean Qualls, two children hear of their great-grandfather's heroism.
Read More » -
Winnie Mandela, Former Wife of Nelson Mandela, Dead at 81
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the South African anti-apartheid activist and ex-wife of the late President Nelson Mandela, has died in a Johannesburg…
Read More » -
AFRICA NOW: Weah Elected as New Liberian President
Former soccer great George Weah was elected last week as Liberia's new president, succeeding Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who is stepping…
Read More » -
Barack Obama’s Response to Charlottesville is Most Liked Tweet in Twitter History
Former President Barack Obama's Twitter response to the violence Charlottesville in what became the most "liked" tweet of all time.
Read More » -
African Union’s New Ambassador to the United States
Arikana Chihombori-Quao recently became the permanent representative to the United States for the African Union (AU), the largest continental collective…
Read More » -
COOPER: Obama’s Legacy in Africa
I first visited Africa in April 2001 when I traveled to South Africa. I still remember the excitement I felt…
Read More »
