Nelson Mandela – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Wed, 18 Dec 2019 22:17:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Nelson Mandela – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Mandela Became Exemplary After Just One Term In Office – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/mandela-became-exemplary-after-just-one-term-in-office-buhari/ Wed, 18 Dec 2019 22:17:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243556 President Muhammadu Buhari has said the legacies of ex-South African President, Nelson Mandela should keep inspiring African leaders on the need to make sacrifices for the good of their nations. Buhari, who disclosed this when he received Letters of Credence from High Commissioner of South Africa to Nigeria, T. D. Mseleku, at the Presidential Villa, [...]

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]]> Xenophobic Attacks, totally strange and against Mandela’s Philosophy – Omooba Solarin https://www.theinfostride.com/xenophobic-attacks-totally-strange-and-against-mandelas-philosophy-omooba-solarin/ Wed, 04 Sep 2019 07:16:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=237245 Omooba Sunday Solarin FCA who was a one time Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ikenne Local Government has also joined in the condemnation of the wanton destruction of properties, businesses and unwarranted killings of Nigerians by South Africans. Solarin in a release from his media office, described the xenophobic attacks going on in [...]

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]]> Atiku Abubakar Will Emulate Nelson Mandela – Uche Secondus https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-abubakar-will-emulate-nelson-mandela-uche-secondus/ Thu, 13 Dec 2018 23:45:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=223268 Uche Secondus has promised that the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, will walk in the footsteps of iconic former South African president, Nelson Mandela. Mandela was South Africa’s first black president, an anti-apartheid revolutionary who fostered racial reconciliation after being imprisoned for 27 years, garnering international acclaim for his activism. The Nobel Peace Prize winner [...]

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]]> Mandela Was An Amazing Human Being – Cassper Nyovest https://www.theinfostride.com/mandela-was-an-amazing-human-being-cassper-nyovest/ Thu, 18 Jan 2018 19:10:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=196698 In the past one year, Cassper had not taken a break. In May 2017, the rapper dropped “Thuto,” his third studio album which was a follow-up to 2015’s “Refiloe.” The album went gold on the first day, physical copies sold-out from all the stores. In a few months, it hit platinum status. “It kinda showed [...]

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]]> Inaugural Facebook Challenge: AAA Students win Student Category Award at the Loeries https://www.theinfostride.com/inaugural-facebook-challenge-aaa-students-win-student-category-award-at-the-loeries/ Thu, 24 Aug 2017 21:57:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=179590 The Loerie Award, which aims to celebrate the achievements of future creatives as they redefine creativity in the mobile era, was created in partnership with Facebook and The Nelson Mandela Foundation The Facebook Challenge, an official Loerie Award in the Student category, was won this year by three students from AAA School of Advertising in [...]

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]]> Nigerian Youth Parliament issues Press Release bothering on National Issues https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-youth-parliament-issues-press-release-bothering-on-national-issues/ Mon, 14 Aug 2017 21:24:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=178225 Being a World Press Release Of The Nigerian Youth Parliament today, Monday, 14th August, 2017 in Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Nigeria. Preamble It was Nelson Mandela who maintains that the strength of every Nation is domiciled in the capacity, energy and vitality of their youth constituency. Little wonder the United Nations General Assembly on [...]

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]]> Controversial Book on Nelson Mandela’s Health withdrawn by the Publishers https://www.theinfostride.com/controversial-book-on-nelson-mandelas-health-withdrawn-by-the-publishers/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 22:44:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173753 The publishers of the controversial book, “Mandela’s Last Years” have withdrawn it from the shelves and immediately stopped issuing copies following the protest by Graca Machel, the widow of South Africa’s Nelson Mandela. Machel had threatened legal action against his late husband’s personal doctor, Dr. Vejay Ramlakan, over a book that reveals previously undisclosed details of [...]

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]]> Expert Advises Nursing Mothers On Exclusive Breastfeeding For The First 6 Months https://www.theinfostride.com/expert-advises-nursing-mothers-on-exclusive-breastfeeding-for-the-first-6-months/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 21:54:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174188 Dr. Olusola Amure who is the Chief Medical Director (CMD) at Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital has advised nursing mothers to ensure that they breastfeed their babies exclusively for the first six months after childbirth. Dr. Amure gave the advice recently during the presentation of gifts to mothers by Aspen, a South African firm in commemoration of [...]

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]]> Nelson Mandela: Doctor reveals Health Details of former South African President https://www.theinfostride.com/nelson-mandela-doctor-reveals-health-details-former-south-african-president/ Mon, 24 Jul 2017 08:07:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173451 The widow of former South African President Nelson Mandela, Graca Machel, has threatened legal action against his personal doctor, Vejay Ramlakan, over a book that reveals previously undisclosed details of his patient. According to Africa Review, Dr Ramlakan, headed the former South African leader’s medical team until his death in December 2013 at the age [...]

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]]> Governor Aregbesola Walks With Thousands Of People To Mark 60th Birthday https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-aregbesola-walks-with-thousands-of-people-to-mark-60th-birthday/ Sat, 20 May 2017 19:59:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=165696 As part of activities lined up to mark his 60th birthday celebrations, Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola led a fitness and health walk on the streets of Osogbo the state capital early Saturday morning. In attendance were the deputy governor, Otunba Grace Titi Laoye-Tomori, chief of staff, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, the deputy speaker of [...]

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]]> Governor Umahi’s Revolutionary and Bold Moves to Make Ebonyi a Healthy State by Monica Eze https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-umahis-revolutionary-and-bold-moves-to-make-ebonyi-a-healthy-state-by-monica-eze/ Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:45:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=149660 The great and respected world leader, Nelson Mandela of South Africa, once stated: “There is nothing I fear more than waking up without a programme that will help me bring a little happiness to those with no resources: those who are poor, illiterate, and ridden with terminal disease.” In my search for a compassionate leader [...]

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]]> Princewill Gets Prestigious Nelson Mandela Pan-African Peace Award As 76 Gets Presidential Nod https://www.theinfostride.com/princewill-gets-prestigious-nelson-mandela-pan-african-peace-award-as-76-gets-presidential-nod/ Wed, 16 Nov 2016 06:04:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=148273 Rivers State politician and prominent entrepreneur, Prince Tonye Princewill has added another feather to his cap. The most recent recognition came from the African Youth Global Network, an organization which cuts across West African countries and has a strong affiliation to the United Nations. Prince Tonye was awarded with the Nelson Mandela Pan-African Peace Ambassador [...]

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]]> Tiwa Savage Visit Nelson Mandela’s Home https://www.theinfostride.com/tiwa-savages-visit-nelson-mandelas-home/ Sat, 16 Jul 2016 22:42:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=136346 In November 2009, the United Nations declared July 18 of every year as a day to be celebrated annually as the Nelson Mandela day, the date which is the birthday of the late South African legend. As Nigerian superstars arrived in South Africa to perform at an event marking the special day tomorrow, Mavin singer, [...]

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]]> Bill Gates To Talk About “Living Together” At The Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture In South Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/bill-gates-to-talk-about-living-together-at-the-nelson-mandela-annual-lecture-in-south-africa/ Thu, 14 Jul 2016 18:06:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=135983 Philanthropist and entrepreneur Bill Gates will use the platform of the 14th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture to lay out his vision of how to create a better world for all when he addresses the issue of “Living Together”, the theme of this year’s Lecture. The Lecture is hosted in association with the University of Pretoria [...]

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]]> Nelson Mandela’s former aide to publish memoirs https://www.theinfostride.com/nelson-mandelas-former-aide-to-publish-memoirs/ Thu, 03 Apr 2014 19:30:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=32908 The long-serving and trusted white personal aide of Nelson Mandela will publish her memoirs in June about how her life was transformed by South Africa's late anti-apartheid icon, Penguin Books announced Thursday. Zelda la Grange, Mandela's private assistant…

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]]> Morgan Freeman mistaken for Mandela in India billboard gaffe https://www.theinfostride.com/morgan-freeman-mistaken-for-mandela-in-india-billboard-gaffe/ Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:06:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=5645 An Indian owner of a billboard dedicated to Nelson Mandela was red-faced on Thursday after the discovery that a photo of actor Morgan Freeman was used instead of one of the anti-apartheid hero. The billboard was erected on the side of a road in the…

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]]> Mandela signer admitted to psychiatric hospital https://www.theinfostride.com/mandela-signer-admitted-to-psychiatric-hospital/ Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:01:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=5642 The sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela's memorial, who claimed schizophrenia after being accused of being an arm-flapping fraud, has been admitted to a psychiatric hospital, South African media reported on Thursday. Thamsanqa Jantjie sparked…

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]]> South Africa moves on after Nelson Mandela laid to rest https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-moves-on-after-nelson-mandela-laid-to-rest/ Mon, 16 Dec 2013 10:33:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=5078 On a public holiday dedicated to reconciliation, South Africans on Monday started coming to terms with the loss of Nelson Mandela, a day after he was buried at the end of a life struggle for freedom and equality. A nine-metre, bronze statue of the democracy…

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]]> Will Nelson Mandela’s gravesite remain off limits? https://www.theinfostride.com/will-nelson-mandelas-gravesite-remain-off-limits/ Sun, 15 Dec 2013 23:40:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=5020 Will the gravesite of Nelson Mandela, one of the greatest statesmen the world has ever seen, be permanently off limits for the public? This was the question on many lips as the democracy icon was buried with full honours in his rural boyhood village…

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]]> Mandela lookalike vows to carry on the legacy https://www.theinfostride.com/mandela-lookalike-vows-to-carry-on-the-legacy/ Sun, 15 Dec 2013 21:16:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4997 Ayanda Mbatyothi, who bears a striking resemblance to a young Nelson Mandela, vowed Sunday to carry on the legacy of the icon who had unwittingly launched his career. The 37-year-old, who hails from an impoverished township in eastern South Africa,…

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]]> Israel considers buying an Israeli equivalent of ‘Air Force One’ https://www.theinfostride.com/israel-considers-buying-an-israeli-equivalent-of-air-force-one/ Sun, 15 Dec 2013 21:13:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4994 A week after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly chose to miss Nelson Mandela's memorial service because of travel costs, Israeli ministers voted Sunday to consider buying an Israeli equivalent of "Air Force One." They approved creating a committee…

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]]> Kathrada bids moving farewell to ‘brother’ Mandela https://www.theinfostride.com/kathrada-bids-moving-farewell-to-brother-mandela/ Sun, 15 Dec 2013 20:54:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4985 Anti-apartheid struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada's voice wavered on Sunday as he paid a moving final tribute to his fellow freedom fighter and close friend Nelson Mandela. Addressing the late struggle icon by their mutual nickname "Madala", which means…

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]]> Mandela Sign Language Interpreter Says Sometimes He Sees Things Chasing Him https://www.theinfostride.com/mandela-sign-language-interpreter-says-sometimes-he-sees-things-chasing-him/ Sun, 15 Dec 2013 08:29:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4935 A "fake" sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela's memorial service has said he suffered a schizophrenic episode. Thamsanqa Jantjie, who was criticised for apparently making "meaningless gestures" while interpreting the speeches of world leaders…

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]]> Live Report of Nelson Mandela funeral https://www.theinfostride.com/live-report-of-nelson-mandela-funeral/ Sun, 15 Dec 2013 08:11:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4926 0750 GMT: Malawi's President Joyce Banda speaks of how she has learnt from Mandela -- and how the rest of the region can do so as well. "I learnt that leadership is about falling in love with the people that you serve and the people falling in love…

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]]> Nelson Mandela laid to rest at state funeral https://www.theinfostride.com/nelson-mandela-laid-to-rest-at-state-funeral/ Sun, 15 Dec 2013 07:33:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4923 A 21-gun salute and full honour guard escorted the coffin of Nelson Mandela as his state funeral got underway Sunday in the rolling hills of his rural boyhood home. A Xhosa hymn, "Fulfill Your Promise", sounded the start of the ceremony, organised to…

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]]> Fake Interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s Memorial Reportedly Faced Murder Charge [VIDEO] https://www.theinfostride.com/fake-interpreter-at-nelson-mandelas-memorial-reportedly-faced-murder-charge-video/ Sat, 14 Dec 2013 20:00:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4894 South Africa's government was confronted Friday with a new and chilling allegation about the bogus sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela's memorial: He was reportedly accused of murder 10 years ago. (Dec. 13)

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]]> Emotional Dawie Van der Walt wins Mandela Championship https://www.theinfostride.com/emotional-dawie-van-der-walt-wins-mandela-championship/ Sat, 14 Dec 2013 19:33:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4868 South Africa's Dawie Van der Walt fired a four-under 66 in the third and final round to win the Nelson Mandela Championship by two shots at the rain affected EPGA event on Saturday. The 30-year-old finished the shortened tournament on 15 under par to…

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]]> Nelson Mandela’s remains arrive at boyhood village for burial https://www.theinfostride.com/nelson-mandelas-remains-arrive-at-boyhood-village-for-burial/ Sat, 14 Dec 2013 16:53:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4806 The cortege carrying Nelson Mandela's body reached his final resting place, his boyhood village of Qunu, on Saturday. The procession entered through the gates of Mandela's homestead accompanied by military vehicles while helicopters flew overhead. "…

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]]> South African peace icon Desmond Tutu ‘not invited’ to Mandela burial https://www.theinfostride.com/south-african-peace-icon-desmond-tutu-not-invited-to-mandela-burial/ Sat, 14 Dec 2013 16:24:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4797 South African peace icon Desmond Tutu said on Saturday he was not invited to the burial of his friend Nelson Mandela, amid allegations he was snubbed for political reasons. "Much as I would have loved to attend the service to say a final farewell to…

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]]> Tutu home burgled during visit to Mandela memorial https://www.theinfostride.com/tutu-home-burgled-during-visit-to-mandela-memorial/ Wed, 11 Dec 2013 14:02:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4374 Burglars broke in to the home of South African peace icon Desmond Tutu when he was in Soweto to speak at Nelson Mandela's memorial, an aide said Wednesday. "I can confirm that there was a burglary last night," Tutu aide Roger Friedman told AFP.

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]]> President Barack Obama eulogizes Nelson Mandela: ‘a giant of history’ https://www.theinfostride.com/president-barack-obama-eulogizes-nelson-mandela-a-giant-of-history/ Tue, 10 Dec 2013 22:44:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4290 US President Barack Obama on Tuesday eulogized Nelson Mandela as a "giant of history" who earned his place in posterity through struggle, shrewdness and by showing the power of political action. Obama painted Mandela as a testament to how people can…

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]]> US President Barack Obama shakes hands with Cuba’s Raul Castro at Mandela memorial   https://www.theinfostride.com/us-president-barack-obama-shakes-hands-with-cubas-raul-castro-at-mandela-memorial/ Tue, 10 Dec 2013 13:09:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4256 US President Barack Obama on Tuesday shook hands with Raul Castro, leader of long-time Cold War foe Cuba, at the Nelson Mandela memorial service in Soweto. Obama offered the handshake before taking the stage to give his speech at the ceremony, in a…

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]]> Inside Nelson Mandela’s ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ [VIDEO] https://www.theinfostride.com/inside-nelson-mandelas-aladdins-cave-video/ Tue, 10 Dec 2013 10:33:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4249 Sky News' Jeremy Thompson takes a look behind the scenes at some of the many gifts and awards given to Nelson Mandela, and also visits his private office. South Africa is preparing for the arrival of scores of world leaders as the official mourning…

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]]> World unites for Nelson Mandela memorial https://www.theinfostride.com/world-unites-for-nelson-mandela-memorial/ Tue, 10 Dec 2013 08:18:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4243 Tens of thousands of South Africans converged in sorrow, celebration and pride Tuesday on Soweto's World Cup stadium, to sit side-by-side with presidents, priests and queens at a memorial service for unifying global icon Nelson Mandela. Close to 100…

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]]> Nelson Mandela memorial service: Live Report https://www.theinfostride.com/nelson-mandela-memorial-service-live-report/ Tue, 10 Dec 2013 07:18:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4225 0715 GMT: The presidents of the United States and Cuba are among those who will share the memorial stage, while four of Mandela's grandchildren will speak, although neither his widow, Graca Machel, nor his ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela are listed…

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]]> The widow who made a ‘decent man’ of Mandela https://www.theinfostride.com/the-widow-who-made-a-decent-man-of-mandela/ Mon, 09 Dec 2013 19:55:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4168 Nelson Mandela's widow Graca Machel, who barely left her husband's bedside in the final six months of his life, has hardly been seen in the wake of his death. Machel maintained a near round-the-clock bedside vigil during the 84 days Mandela spent in…

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]]> Security ramped up for Nelson Mandela’s grand funeral https://www.theinfostride.com/security-ramped-up-for-nelson-mandelas-grand-funeral/ Mon, 09 Dec 2013 19:43:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4162 South African security forces had only days to implement a rough plan for Nelson Mandela's grand funeral, based partly on blueprints of past major events like the 2010 World Cup final. South Africa's first black president had been seriously ill for…

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]]> Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams to attend Mandela service https://www.theinfostride.com/sinn-fein-leader-gerry-adams-to-attend-mandela-service/ Mon, 09 Dec 2013 19:01:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4132 Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams will travel to South Africa this week to pay tribute to anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, he announced on Monday. The Irish republican said he was invited to Tuesday's huge memorial service in Soweto along with dozens…

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]]> Mandela prison-mate mourns ‘colossus’ https://www.theinfostride.com/mandela-prison-mate-mourns-colossus/ Mon, 09 Dec 2013 18:55:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4129 In the nearly two decades Andrew Mlangeni spent in the neighbouring prison cell to Nelson Mandela, he forged a special bond with the anti-apartheid "colossus" that was ripped apart by his death last week. "A part of me is gone with his passing," Mlangeni…

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]]> Obama, Raul Castro, Ban to address Mandela memorial https://www.theinfostride.com/obama-raul-castro-ban-to-address-mandela-memorial/ Mon, 09 Dec 2013 17:48:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4093 A brace of world leaders including US President Barack Obama will address Nelson Mandela's memorial, organisers said on Monday, the eve of the event. South African President Jacob Zuma will make the keynote address before a crowd in Soweto expected…

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]]> Mandela loomed large for US presidents https://www.theinfostride.com/mandela-loomed-large-for-us-presidents/ Mon, 09 Dec 2013 15:59:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4079 Nelson Mandela loomed large for each of the four US presidents set to honor him on Tuesday: as a distant mentor, a personal counselor, a wartime critic and a fellow world sage. President Barack Obama and former US leader George W. Bush boarded Air Force…

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]]> Indo-Kuwait Friendship Society condoles for NELSON MANDELA’s death https://www.theinfostride.com/indo-kuwait-friendship-society-condoles-for-nelson-mandelas-death/ Mon, 09 Dec 2013 10:55:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4046 IKFS conveyed condolence and joins with the people of South Africa for their “Leader of Nation” Nelson Mandela’s death. Indo-Kuwait Friendship Society,  (a non-profit socio-cultural friendship NRI association)  expresses deep sense of loss  of the great leader Nelson Mandela who worked for freeing the people from the shackles of apartheid while stopping the nation from [...]

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]]> Mandelas are ‘melancholy but do not despair’ https://www.theinfostride.com/mandelas-are-melancholy-but-do-not-despair/ Mon, 09 Dec 2013 01:40:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4018 Enlarge JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — As Nelson Mandela’s family grieves the loss of their revered patriarch, the outpouring of support from around the world lessens the pain and sorrow of his death, a family spokesman said. Public memorials for…

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]]> Dalai Lama not to attend Nelson Mandela’s funeral https://www.theinfostride.com/dalai-lama-not-to-attend-nelson-mandelas-funeral/ Mon, 09 Dec 2013 00:16:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4004 The Dalai Lama, who has twice since 2009 been denied a visa for South Africa, is not planning to attend his fellow Nobel laureate Nelson Mandela's funeral, his spokesman said Sunday. "He has no plans to go," spokesman Tenzin Takhla told AFP in the northern…

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]]> Mandela funeral could ‘trap’ Rouhani: Iran media https://www.theinfostride.com/mandela-funeral-could-trap-rouhani-iran-media/ Sun, 08 Dec 2013 19:08:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=3979 The funeral service of Nelson Mandela could be a "trap" for Iranian President Hassan Rouhani because he could run into US President Barack Obama, a hardline Iranian daily warned Sunday. The Islamic republic has yet to announce who will travel to South…

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]]> South Africa unites in prayer and song for Mandela https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-unites-in-prayer-and-song-for-mandela/ Sun, 08 Dec 2013 18:57:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=3976 South Africans of all races and religions united in an outpouring of prayer and song for their beloved Nelson Mandela on Sunday, hearing calls to keep his dream of a Rainbow Nation alive. Churches, mosques, temples and synagogues across the country…

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]]> Mandela’s funeral to include at least 53 world leaders https://www.theinfostride.com/mandelas-funeral-to-include-at-least-53-world-leaders/ Sun, 08 Dec 2013 16:30:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=3967 Fifty-three heads of state and government have so far confirmed attendance at upcoming memorial events for peace icon Nelson Mandela, South African Foreign Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said Sunday. The dignitaries will include US President Barack…

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]]> Czech Prime Minister says hopes to shun Nelson Mandela funeral https://www.theinfostride.com/czech-prime-minister-says-hopes-to-shun-nelson-mandela-funeral/ Sat, 07 Dec 2013 19:02:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=3923 Outgoing Czech Prime Minister Jiri Rusnok said he was hoping to shun the funeral of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela next week, in comments he didn't realise were being recorded that went viral on Saturday. Talking to Defence Minister Vlastimil Picek…

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]]> Tributes to Nelson Mandela at Manchester United https://www.theinfostride.com/tributes-to-nelson-mandela-at-manchester-united/ Sat, 07 Dec 2013 14:42:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=3917 There was a minute's applause before Manchester United's game with Newcastle United on Saturday as the English Premier League honoured former South African president Nelson Mandela, who died on Thursday. Prior to kick-off, the players from both sides…

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]]> Nelson Mandela’s life celebrated in song https://www.theinfostride.com/nelson-mandelas-life-celebrated-in-song/ Sat, 07 Dec 2013 14:41:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=3914 After the initial shock of Nelson Mandela's death, many South Africans celebrated his life and legacy with song and dance -– a fitting tribute to a man whom music helped set free. Mandela is now a household name, hailed across the world for unifying…

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