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Nelson Mandela
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (born 7/18/18) is a South African politician who served as President of South Africa from 1994-1999, the first ever to be elected in a fully democratic election. He had been an anti-apartheid activist & was jailed for 27 years.
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Nelson Mandela through the years
Former South African president Nelson Mandela is a historic figure around world for his efforts to end apartheid. Take a look at Mandela through the years.
Nelson Mandela Headlines
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- South Africa: Mandela responding to treatment
- South African commission accuses police of lying
- Iran releases human rights lawyer, other prisoners
- Tales of Torture on movie screens in Toronto
- With Idris Elba, a Mandela with muscles at Toronto
- South African Presidency: Nelson Mandela still in hospital but condition improving
- Metro Atlantans pray for Nelson Mandela
- Mandela has affinity for simple dishes, his chef says
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Around the Web
- Mandela 'fine' says ex-wife Winnie
- "We love Mandela", London exhibition pays hommage to icon
- 'We love Mandela' London exhibition pays homage to icon
- Mandela's civic organization to receive Dole prize
- Nelson Mandela 'fine,' says ex-wife Winnie
- Mandela is fine - Winnie
- Nelson Mandela is 'fine' according to ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
- Ex-wife Winnie says Mandela is 'fine'
- One Young World Summit Debates Nelson Mandela (PICTURES)
- Mandela 'sitting up', 'much better': grandson
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