WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — On Dec. 5, 2013, anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela died. Mandela was South Africa’s first Black president following apartheid domination in the country. “As head of state ...

As the world mourns the death of the late South African president and anti-apartheid revolutionist Nelson Mandela, his family spoke out Saturday for the first time since his passing. “We have lost a ...

In the hours after Nelson Mandela passed away, hundreds of people gathered outside of his home in Johannesburg. Some bowed their heads in mourning, while others sang and danced in joyous celebration ...

Given Nelson Mandela’s efforts and insights and into how to make the world a better place, and in honor of his death anniversary–let’s take a look back on some of his powerful words! Friday (Dec. 5) ...

The world woke up to sad news of Nelson Mandela's death when South African President Jacob Zuma addressed the nation on television. Mandela had been in and out of hospital and passed on aged 95. The ...

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Nelson Mandela and his wife, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, gesture as Mandela walks free from the Victor Verster Prison in Paarl, Cape Town, South Africa after serving 27 years in prison. [AP Photo] ...

The fallout from the now-infamous deaf non-interpreter at last week's Nelson Mandela memorial in South Africa got even worse on Monday. According to a relative and multiple friends of Thamsanqa ...

Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh railed against the White House and the media on Friday, complaining that both were trying to make Nelson Mandela’s death all about President Barack Obama.

"What an honor it was to step into the shoes of Nelson Mandela and portray a man who defied odds, broke down barriers, and championed human rights before the eyes of the world. My thoughts and prayers ...