New Delhi: On July 18 every year, millions of people across continents are encouraged to pause their busy lives—not for celebration, but for service. Whether it’s planting a tree, feeding someone in ...

In an exclusive clip from the BBC Archive, watch Nelson Mandela speak about his historic release from prison, which was a watershed moment for South Africa in its transition to democracy. On 11 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This Week In History: South African President Nelson Mandela takes the oath May 10, 1994, during his inauguration at the Union ...

Nelson Mandela, the first black president of South Africa whose revolutionary politics and revolution in humanitarianism gave rise to his legend as the embodiment of peace on Earth and to the fall of ...

Newswise — July 18 marks Nelson Mandela Day, a global celebration of the former South African President's leadership, resilience, and social justice legacy. Why was Nelson Mandela such an important ...

Among the exhibits will be signed lithographic prints based on Mandela's charcoal sketches A new exhibition in Liverpool will showcase the work of a city charity, organisers said. Taking place at St ...

A military fly-past takes place above a statue of former South African president Nelson Mandela shortly after its unveiling at the Union Buildings. MPR News host Angela Davis is heading to South ...

In 2005, Nelson Mandela gave his now famous speech at the Make Poverty History rally in London’s Trafalgar Square, and called on world leaders to make poverty history. Addressing a staggering crowd of ...

The only artist in the world granted access to paint Nelson Mandela from life, Harold Riley created a portrait that later raised more than $1m for charity. Show more Harold Riley was the only artist ...

The new Nelson Mandela statue in Glasgow is attracting visitors – and traffic cones. Is it the right way to recognise the great man, asks Mark Smith ...

Harold Riley was the only artist in the world given the opportunity to paint Nelson Mandela from life. When Mandela agreed to pose for the English artist, it marked the beginning of a remarkable ...