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Nelson Mandela articles on Democracy Chronicles

Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid and democratic revolutionary who was imprisoned, released, and elected as President of South Africa, serving from 1994 to 1999. Also check out our section on Political Dissidents and our articles on South Africa or Mandela ally Desmond Tutu.

Desmond Tutu Laid To Rest At State Funeral

January 3, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Desmond Tutu Laid To Rest At State Funeral

On New Year’s Day in Cape Town, family, friends, and dignitaries gathered for Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s solemn state funeral.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Nelson Mandela, South Africa

South Africa Mourns Anti-Apartheid Icon Desmond Tutu

December 28, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

South Africa Mourns Anti-Apartheid Icon Desmond Tutu

Flags are flying at half staff this week as South Africa prepares to bid farewell to anti-apartheid crusader Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nelson Mandela, South Africa

South Africa’s Last Apartheid President, FW de Klerk, Dead at 85

November 12, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

South Africa’s Last Apartheid President, FW de Klerk, Dead at 85

President F W de Klerk, South Africa’s last apartheid leader has died at the age of 85, his foundation announced Thursday.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nelson Mandela, South Africa

South Africa’s Local Elections Test Loyalty to Party of Mandela

October 18, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

South Africa’s Local Elections Test Loyalty to Party of Mandela

South African voters will decide on November 1 whether the ANC can still provide reform or if it is time to vote for the opposition.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nelson Mandela, South Africa

Remove or Keep a Statue? South Africa Debates Painful Legacy

December 18, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Remove or Keep a Statue? South Africa Debates Painful Legacy

A hulking statue of a late 19th century white leader, with a cane and top hat, has been a flashpoint for cultural conflict in South Africa for years.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Colonialism, Election History, Nelson Mandela, Political Artwork, South Africa

Beyonce Leads All-Star Line-Up at Mandela Tribute Concert

December 3, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Beyonce Leads All-Star Line-Up at Mandela Tribute Concert

Thousands turned out on Sunday for a concert in Johannesburg to honor the life of Nelson Mandela, with Beyonce leading an all-star line-up.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Celebrity Politics, Nelson Mandela, South Africa

Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan Dies

August 18, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan Dies

Kofi Annan,one of the world’s most celebrated diplomats,a symbol of the United Nations who was the first black African SG of the world body, has died.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, African Union, Ghana, Nelson Mandela, United Nations, Worldwide

Aretha Franklin Leaves A Powerful Civil Rights Legacy

August 17, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Aretha Franklin Leaves a Powerful Civil Rights Legacy

Aretha Franklin was born and rose to fame during the segregation era. She inspired millions of black Americans and supported the fight for racial equality.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Civil Rights, Civil Rights Era, Democracy Protests, Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Political Artwork

VIDEO: Was Leadership Key to South Africa’s Velvet Revolution?

April 17, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

South Africa's Velvet Revolution

A researcher sees deeper trends behind the end of apartheid and the transition to democracy in South Africa.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nelson Mandela, South Africa

South Africans Mourn Passing of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

April 3, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Passing of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

Mandela served as a spearhead of South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement during husband’s long imprisonment

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Nelson Mandela, South Africa

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