Nelson Mandela's release in 1990 was met by an outpouring of poetic celebration both within South Africa and globally
Barack Obama was asked to give the Mandela Lecture because he represents what the global liberation struggle icon stood for. He struck the right chord.
Barack Obama is delivering the Nelson Mandela lecture in a changing world dominated by the often outrageous utterances of his successor, US President Donald Trump.
A great deal of hope was placed on a few outstanding African players whose abilities did not blossom at the World Cup.
Relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea have improved thanks to efforts made by Ethiopia's new premier.
