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What Will ‘Brother Barack’ Do for Africa?

Gbemisola Olujobi / Truthdig Dec 27, 2008 As the dust settles from the feverish dances that greeted Barack Obama’s victory in the American elections, Africans wonder what “our son and brother” will be able to do for Africa in the face of daunting challenges in the United States and other parts of the world. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Mandela at 90

Staff / Truthdig Jul 18, 2008 During his 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela might not have imagined that he would make it to his 90th birthday. The U.S. government gave him an early gift just recently by removing the former South African president and freedom fighter from its terrorist watch list. For his part, Mandela plans to mark the occasion quietly with family at home. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Nelson Mandela Turns 90

Staff / Truthdig Jun 29, 2008 He was surrounded by stars from the movie and music industries, but Nelson Mandela was the big draw at the iconic South African leader's 90th birthday party in London's Hyde Park, where Mandela took his moment in the spotlight to urge well-wishers to continue the fight against AIDS. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Mugabe Turns a Deaf Ear to Critics

Staff / Truthdig Jun 26, 2008 Robert Mugabe has been condemned by everyone from Nelson Mandela to the queen of England over his conduct in Zimbabwe's runoff election, but he plans to go ahead with the contest even though the opposition has dropped out. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )