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05/12/2013 The first President of South Africa Nelson Mandela dies

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CNN Breaking News - Nelson Mandela Dead

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Nelson Mandela's body arrives in home village

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President Obama Speaks on the Death of Nelson Mandela

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Nelson Mandela Death: A Look at South Africa's First Black President | The New York Times

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President Obama Speaks at a Memorial Service for Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela, the first President of South Africa to be elected in a fully representative democratic election, as well as the country's first black head of state, died at the age of 95 after suffering from a prolonged respiratory infection. He died at around 20:50 local time at his home in Houghton, South Africa, surrounded by his family.
    • Essentials 

    • Official funeral events 

    • State memorial service 

    • Sign language interpretation 

    • Booing of President Jacob Zuma 

    • Obama–Castro handshake 

    • Obama–Thorning-Schmidt–Cameron selfie 

    • Lying in state 

    • State funeral, Qunu 

    • South Africa 

    • Foreign states 

    • Politicians 

    • Political parties 

    • Other commentators 

    • Institutional reactions 

    • Supranational organisations 

    • Africa 

    • Asia 

    • Europe and European overseas territories 

    • North America 

    • Oceania 

    • South America 

    • Partially Recognized States 

    • Individuals 

    • Last will and testament