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Nelson Mandela ‘responding positively’ to treatment
Nelson Mandela, the former South African president, is “responding positively” to treatment after being admitted to a hospital with a recurring lung infection, the government says.
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South Africa must do ‘much more’ to combat rape
The UN’s High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, discusses violence in South Africa with Channel 4 News, including the “shocking” rate of rape and the shooting of the Marikana miners.
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Nelson Mandela home from hospital
Nelson Mandela has been able to return home after being discharged from a two-week spell in hospital for treatment for a lung infection and gallstones.
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Jacob Zuma wins landslide re-election as ANC leader
South African President Jacob Zuma is re-elected as leader of the country’s governing party, the African National Congress.
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What has changed in Mandela’s township?
As Nelson Mandela recovers in hospital, his political successors are battling over the future leadership of South Africa – and his party’s promises are under more scrutiny than ever before.
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Nelson Mandela hospital surgery ‘successful’
Former South African president Nelson Mandela has undergone surgery to remove gallstones just days after receiving treatment for a lung infection.
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Nelson Mandela’s hospitalisation ‘no cause for alarm’
South Africa’s former leader Nelson Mandela is admitted to a military hospital for tests although the nation’s president told the public there is “no cause for alarm” over the 94-year-old’s health.
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What is the point of the Nobel Peace Prize?
The Nobel Peace Prize is the most prestigious award of its kind, but after criticism over the committee’s politicisation and questions raised over recent winners, is the prize losing its credibility?
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Warlord Charles Taylor blames conviction on US interference
The ex-Liberian president faces an 80-year term in a UK prison for aiding and equipping rebels in Sierra Leone’s civil war, and for his role in rape, murder, and the conscription of child soldiers.
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Nelson Mandela admitted to hospital
Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s 93-year-old former president, was in hospital today due to a “long-standing abdominal complaint”, said the country’s government.
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Nelson Mandela celebrates 93rd birthday
As Nelson Mandela celebrates his 93rd birthday, South Africans are being urged to do 67 minutes of voluntary work to mark the 67 years Mandela spent fighting apartheid.
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Michelle Obama inspires young people in South Africa
US First Lady Michelle Obama tells young men and women in South Africa that they can measure up to the greatness of “lions” like Nelson Mandela by continuing to fight injustice around the globe.
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Michelle Obama meets Nelson Mandela
Michelle Obama has met Nelson Mandela and his wife Graca Machel during a trip to South Africa. The US first lady is on a week long visit to Africa with her family.
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Nelson Mandela leaves hospital in South Africa
Nelson Mandela is discharged from hospital in South Africa, where he was having tests. The admission of the frail 92-year old statesman had sparked widespread fears for his health.
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World Cup: magic of Mandela for host team
South Africa star Aaron Mokoena captains his national side and, in his first UK interview, tells Channel 4 News’s Keme Nzerem that the magic of Mandela will see his team through.