The Latest Breaking News from Nelson Mandela

The Liverpool Nelson Mandela Memorial and what it represents

A memorial commemorating Nelson Mandela will be opened later in July in Liverpool, almost 10 years since the idea was formed

Liverpool Echo · Jul 7, 2023

Row breaks out over Nelson Mandela artwork in park

Campaigners say plans could have an impact on wildlife but their concerns were described as 'misconceived'

Liverpool Echo · Jul 6, 2023

This July 4th, our nation needs freedom from unfettered gun violence

According to a new Pew Research Center poll, some two-thirds of Americans expect gun violence to get worse over the next five years. Is that surprising, when our nation has experienced over 300 mass shootings already this year?

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 4, 2023

The new National Portrait Gallery review – more democratic and diverse, it has never looked better

At last the gallery is worthy of its magnificent collection

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2023

Huge collection of autographs including Nelson Mandela's could fetch £100k at auction

Highlights of the 60,000-strong lot include four Bond stars, Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones and the Harry Potter movies cast

Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2023

Lockerbie bomber wrote letter from Barlinnie claiming Nelson Mandela supported his release

Abdelbaset al-Megrahi wrote an impassioned plea for help while in Barlinnie jail.

Daily Record · Jun 15, 2023

Glasgow woman couldn't feel limbs after horrific fall down stairs at blood donor centre

Nicole McGinley sustained injuries after falling down a flight of stairs at a blood donor centre on Nelson Mandela place. She was helped up by a woman who she says "saved" her life

Glasgow Live · Jun 10, 2023

India no longer lumbering around at relatively slow pace: EAM Jaishankar

India is no longer “lumbering around at a relatively slow pace”, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said as he concluded his three-day visit to South Africa for a conclave of the five-nation BRICS grouping.

The Hindu · Jun 4, 2023

Harry Oppenheimer biography shows the South African mining magnate’s hand in economic policies

In Harry Oppenheimer: Diamonds, Gold and Dynasty, his outstanding biography of the South African mining magnate who died in 2000, Michael Cardo shows that there is still mileage to be made in the study of dead white males who played a role in the making of South Africa. Based on…

The Conversation · Jun 1, 2023

‘The power of the Black dollar.’ NAACP travel advisory in Florida a reminder of ’90s boycott

MIAMI -- The snub of Nelson Mandela was the last straw.

Miami Herald · May 24, 2023