Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s First Black President, Dies at 95
The “father of South Africa” and anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela, has died. The former leader was being treated at home for a lung infection after spending three months in hospital. After spending 27 years in prison, Mandela led South Africa’s transition against racial oppression. “Our nation has lost its greatest son,” South Africa President Jacob Zuma said during his TV announcement of the leader’s passing.