Category - Nelson Mandela

Necessary wisdom from The Elders

Martin E. Marty — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:25:41 +0100

The Elders initiative is seeking to bring wisdom and perspective to global issues, says Martin Marty. What they have to take on are not just secular assumptions but ones deeply rooted in mistaken religious ideologies.

Poll puts Mandela and Martin Luther King above celebrities

agency reporter — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:46:46 +0100

People in Britain rate committed campaigners such as Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King far more highly than celebrities such as Sir Bob Geldof and Angelina Jolie, a recent YouGov poll commissioned by Christian Aid shows.

Prisoner who became South African president celebrates 90 years

staff writers — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:01:19 +0100

Nelson Mandela, who played a crucial role in ending apartheid in South Africa, is 90 today. After a series of public appearances around the world over the past few weeks, he will spending the day at home with his family.

WCC spells out the international action needed on Zimbabwe

agency reporter — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:36:09 +0100

After "what can be described as a façade election", the World Council of Churches has called for global action and the protection of Zimbabweans "against increased and continued violence".

Mandela speaks out against Mugabe during London visit

staff writers — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:20:01 +0100

After years of private anger, masked by a diplomatic commitment not to undermine his successor as South African president, Nelson Mandela has condemned Robert Mugabe's dictatorial regime in Zimbabwe.

Nelson Mandela roadshow follows Jesse Jackson to Britain

staff writers — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:50:25 +0100

Following hot on the heels of the Rev Jesse Jackson, in Britain last week to launch the economic equality campaign Equanomics, ex-South African president Nelson Mandela was hailed in London yesterday in advance of today's unveiling of a London statue of him.

Tutu to join group of peacemaking global 'elders'

staff writers — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:04:48 +0100

Nobel Peace Laureate and ex-Archbishop Desmond Tutu is to chair a global group of “elders” who will visit some of the world’s conflict zones to offer experience, wisdom, and advice on moving toward non-violent solutions.