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South African President Announces Death Of Nelson Mandela

Former South African President Nelson Mandela reacts at the Mandela foundation, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Tuesday June 2, 2009, during a meeting with a group of American and South African students as part of a s... Former South African President Nelson Mandela reacts at the Mandela foundation, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Tuesday June 2, 2009, during a meeting with a group of American and South African students as part of a series of activities leading to Mandela Day on July 18th. MORE LESS
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December 5, 2013 11:48 a.m.
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Former South African president Nelson Mandela has died at the age of 95, President Zuma announced on Thursday.

“Our nation has lost its greatest son,” Zuma said in a special address.

 

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Igor Bobic (@igorbobic)  Igor Bobic is the assistant editor of Talking Points Memo, helping oversee the site's coverage of politics and policy in Washington. While originally from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Igor feels best at home on the beaches of Southern California. He can be reached at igor@talkingpointsmemo.com.
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