Dec 05 Watch Remembering South African leader Nelson Mandela’s long walk to freedom Nelson Mandela will be remembered by the world for his peaceful pursuit of equal rights for all South Africans and as the post-apartheid nation's first president. Former NewsHour senior correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault looks back at the activist and peacemaker's 27… Continue watching
Jul 18 How Nelson Mandela Survived His Years in Isolated South African Jail By Larisa Epatko Former South African president and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela turns 95 on Thursday. He spent many of his years in jail while still fighting for a democratic and free society. Continue reading
Jul 18 From Prisoner to President: Mandela’s Impact on the World By Colleen Shalby Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison. During that time, his activism and influence never ceased. Continue reading
Jul 02 Watch Assessing the Substance and Symbolism of Obama’s Africa Trip and Outreach Assessing the Substance and Symbolism of Obama's Africa Trip and Outreach… Continue watching
Jul 02 Watch Obama Concludes Africa Trip With Poignant Tribute to al-Qaida Bombing Victims In Tanzania's capital, President Barack Obama was joined by former President George W. Bush in paying tribute to the victims of the 1998 al-Qaida bombing of the U.S. embassies in Tanzania and Kenya. Gwen Ifill reports on the final leg… Continue watching
Jun 28 Watch As Obama Arrives, Reflecting on Change in South Africa and Iconic Leader Mandela As Obama Arrives, Reflecting on Change in South Africa and Iconic Leader Mandela… Continue watching
Jun 28 Watch Obama Arrives in South Africa Amid Concerns Over Nelson Mandela’s Health President Barack Obama landed in Johannesburg on the second stop of his week-long tour of Africa. Meanwhile, former South African President Nelson Mandela remains hospitalized. Margaret Warner reports on the state of affairs in South Africa as the American president… Continue watching
Jun 27 Nelson Mandela ‘Continuing to Improve,’ His Daughter Says By Larisa Epatko Zindzi Mandela, the daughter of ailing former South African President Nelson Mandela, said her family has not given up hope on his recovery. "He's a strong man. He's about resilience," she told NBC special correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault by telephone on… Continue reading
Jun 25 Why Obama Is Visiting Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania But Not Kenya By Larisa Epatko President Barack Obama's last trip to Africa during his presidency -- before he returns this week -- was a 36-hour visit to Ghana in 2009. At the time, he told the Ghanaian Parliament, "Africa doesn't need strongmen, it needs strong… Continue reading
Jun 10 Watch Remembering Nelson Mandela: A Look Back Remembering Nelson Mandela: A Look Back… Continue watching