Nelson Mandela was born on July 18, 1918, in what was then known as the Union of South Africa, a dominion of the British Empire. Although the majority of the country’s inhabitants were Black, they ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Nelson Mandela's great-grandson, Mayibuye Melisizwe Mandela, has called ...

Nelson Mandela is remembered all over the world not just as a political figure but as an embodiment of determination, mercy, ...

A reflective Nelson Mandela emerges in Troublemaker, the documentary about the late anti-Apartheid leader and first president of a new South Africa. It’s based on the memoir Long Walk to Freedom that ...

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Nelson Mandela’s words have cast a lasting legacy of justice, activism and peace over the world. In honor of his life, we look back at some of the legend’s most memorable and insightful quotes.

In 2023 South African author Jonny Steinberg published a book on former South African president Nelson Mandela and his tumultuous marriage to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. To mark the 107th anniversary ...

Famous Quotes By Nelson Mandela: There are political leaders and then there are those who manage to alter the world's ...

On 18 July, the United Nations will once again honor Nelson Mandela’s legacy with a special commemoration in the General Assembly Hall and a service project. The 2025 theme for Mandela Day is “It's ...

A new documentary commemorates Nelson Mandela's 1990 visit to Nigeria, featuring rare photos and highlighting Nigeria's ...