/tags/nelson-mandela Nelson Mandela en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 09:24:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-12-10/south-africa-honors-mandela-an-incomparable-force-of-leadership With a mix of joyful, mournful and soulful music tens of thousands of South Africans and dozens of world leaders gathered in a huge soccer stadium to celebrate the country's emancipator. Nelson Mandela was remembered as an "incomparable force of leadership." Tue, 10 Dec 2013 09:24:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-12-10/south-africa-honors-mandela-an-incomparable-force-of-leadership Eyder Peralta /npr-news/2013-12-06/a-mix-of-joy-sadness-south-africans-mourn-celebrate-mandela At home and abroad, mourners remembered Nelson Mandela as the father of South Africa. In front of his home in Johannesburg, hundreds gathered to sing in praise of the departed anti-apartheid leader. Fri, 06 Dec 2013 11:03:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-12-06/a-mix-of-joy-sadness-south-africans-mourn-celebrate-mandela Eyder Peralta /2013-12-05/world-reflects-on-the-life-of-nelson-mandela The icon who became South Africa's first black president died after a prolonged lung infection. Thu, 05 Dec 2013 22:05:00 GMT /2013-12-05/world-reflects-on-the-life-of-nelson-mandela Scott Neuman /npr-news/2013-12-05/mandela-a-rare-success-as-liberation-leader-and-president The transition from one role to the other is difficult, and many have failed making the attempt. Nelson Mandela was a rare example who succeeded in both jobs. In addition, he willingly stepped down after one term in office, setting an example for a young democracy. Thu, 05 Dec 2013 21:52:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-12-05/mandela-a-rare-success-as-liberation-leader-and-president Alan Greenblatt /npr-news/2013-12-05/nelson-mandela-inspiration-to-world-dies-at-95 From his childhood as a herd boy, Nelson Mandela went on to lead the African National Congress' struggle against South Africa's racially oppressive apartheid regime. For his efforts, he spent 27 years behind bars as a political prisoner. In 1994, he became his country's first elected black leader. Mandela died on Thursday. He was 95. Thu, 05 Dec 2013 21:50:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-12-05/nelson-mandela-inspiration-to-world-dies-at-95 Jason Beaubien /npr-news/2013-09-01/ailing-mandela-is-sent-home-in-critical-condition Doctors says the 95-year-old former South African president and anti-apartheid leader will be able to get the same level of intensive care at his residence in Johannesburg. Sun, 01 Sep 2013 12:04:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-09-01/ailing-mandela-is-sent-home-in-critical-condition Scott Neuman /npr-news/2013-09-01/mandela-is-released-from-the-hospital The former South African president went home from a hospital today and will continue to receive care for his recurring lung infection at his Johannesburg home. Sun, 01 Sep 2013 09:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-09-01/mandela-is-released-from-the-hospital L. Carol Ritchie /npr-news/2013-08-31/mandela-remains-in-critical-but-stable-condition The former South African president and anti-apartheid leader is still in a Pretoria hospital with a lung infection despite reports that he'd returned home. Sat, 31 Aug 2013 12:49:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-31/mandela-remains-in-critical-but-stable-condition Scott Neuman /npr-news/2013-07-25/south-africans-ponder-a-nation-without-mandela The anti-apartheid hero has been a unifying force in South Africa, particularly for the ruling African National Congress. There's concern, however, that xenophobia, racism and political infighting may grow once the "father of the nation" dies. Thu, 25 Jul 2013 07:40:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-07-25/south-africans-ponder-a-nation-without-mandela Jason Beaubien /npr-news/2013-07-18/watch-south-africa-celebrates-mandelas-95th-birthday The day was bittersweet because Nelson Mandela is marking the day from a hospital bed in Pretoria. However, Mandela's daughter says the anti-apartheid icon is doing better. Thu, 18 Jul 2013 11:31:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-07-18/watch-south-africa-celebrates-mandelas-95th-birthday Eyder Peralta