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Mandela at 90: Fading away, but still reveredJOHANNESBURG, South Africa - He wore a trendy black shirt just like many of the kids in the crowd. But Nelson Mandela moved slowly, leaning on his wife and on a white cane as he crossed the stage to adoring cheers. More » |
Few African leaders willing to cast stones at MugabeJOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Nigeria. Rwanda. Uganda. Ethiopia. Gabon. More » |
S. African authors speak out on Africa's woes, triumphsSouth African activists and writers Elinor Sisulu and Sindiwe Magona came to Boston last week to participate in a series of seminars to celebrate the children's literature of their home country. The seminars were part of the 10th anniversary festivities for South Africa Partners, a Boston-based nonprofit organization that supports relations between the U.S. and South Africa through education and health initiatives. More » |