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In Spirit of Sankofa and Update,
Nelson Mandela, revered statesman and anti-apartheid leader, dies at 95
Former South African President Nelson Mandela has died at age 95 of complications from a recurring lung infection.
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Mandela was released from prison in 1990 after nearly 30 years for plotting to overthrow South Africa's apartheid government. In 1994, in a historic election, he became the nation's first black leader. Mandela stepped down in 1999 after a single term and retired from political and public life.
http://news.yahoo.com/nelson-mandela-dies-214057711.html
Very informative as always!