Obama In Africa: Nelson Mandela Is A Hero For The World

Part of Obama's trip to Africa will include a visit to South Africa and to see their ailing former president, Nelson Mandela. The Nobel Peace Prize winner is in critical condition but smiled and opened his eyes when hearing of Obama's visit, according to his daughter. In remarks in Senegal on Thursday, Obama spoke of the anti-apartheid leader saying that if and when he dies, "his legacy is one that will linger on throughout the ages."

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