Nelson Mandela in the hospital for 50 days

Nelson Mandela entered his 50th day in the hospital as internal family conflict continues

• Jul 27, 2013

Maya Angelou on why Mandela is admired

The renowned author and poet recalls the struggles Nelson Mandela faced during his life

• Nov 19, 2013

1994: Nelson Mandela sworn in as President of South Africa

Mandela became the country's first black president after nearly three decades as political prisoner

• Nov 19, 2013

Nelson Mandela, 1918-2013

The South African leader who became a defining figure of our time has died at age 95

• Nov 19, 2013

Pres. Clinton remembers his friend, Nelson Mandela

No American president was closer to Nelson Mandela than Bill Clinton. Their terms in office overlapped, and when Clinton got caught up in a scandal, Mandela stood by him. The former president spoke with Scott Pelley about their relationship

• Dec 5, 2013

Nelson Mandela dead at 95, South Africa's president announces

"President Jacob Zuma announces death of global civil rights icon."

• Dec 5, 2013

Nelson Mandela, anti-apartheid leader, dead at 95

CBS News Special Report: South Africa's first black president has passed away

• Dec 5, 2013

Obama: Nelson Mandela "moved all of us"

President Obama says he was one of the "countless millions" who were inspired by Mandela, the former president of South Africa who passed away Thursday

• Dec 5, 2013

Mandela's health woes overshadow Obama trip to Africa

President Obama is arriving in Tanzania on the last leg of his three-country tour through Africa

• Jul 1, 2013

First family visits Mandela prison

President Obama visits the prison where Nelson Mandela was captive for 27 years

• Jun 30, 2013

Mandela showing "great improvement," says ex-wife Winnie

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela said the former South African president is showing "great improvement" over the last few days but is still unwell

• Jun 28, 2013

Church choir sings for Nelson Mandela

Catholic church choir sings for Nelson Mandela outside his hospital in Pretoria, South Africa

• Jun 21, 2013

Critics worry family, government are prolonging Mandela's suffering

South Africans are struggling with the notion of having to say goodbye to Nelson Mandela

• Jun 19, 2013

Nelson Mandela returns home to live out his days

Nelson Mandela is home from the hospital, but remains in critical condition

• Sep 1, 2013

The township of Mandela's youth still struggles with squalor

Governments have changed since Nelson Mandela ran his resistance movement in Alexandra, South Africa; but open sewers, over-crowding endure

• Dec 13, 2013

Desmond Tutu on Mandela: He's very peaceful looking

Nobel laureate Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu visited former South African President Nelson Mandela at the hospital

• Jul 19, 2013

Vigils continue for ailing Mandela

South Africans have been gathering to pray for and celebrate the beloved former president

• Jul 3, 2013
• 12 photos

6/27: Senate passes immigration overhaul; WWII vet achieves dream

Full episode of the CBS Evening News from June 27, 2013

• Jun 27, 2013

Exploring Qunu: Nelson Mandela's home village

A look at the remote village where the former South African president and Nobel laureate lived as a boy and later retired from public life

• Jun 25, 2013
• 50 photos

6/16: Protesters seek refuge in Istanbul hotel; Pope blesses Harley Davidson motorcycles

Full episode of the CBS Evening News from June 16, 2013

• Jun 16, 2013

6/15: Wildfire continues to burn in Colorado; Teen's impact on fighting poverty

Full episode of the CBS Evening News from June 15, 2013

• Jun 15, 2013

Nelson Mandela's health: "Serious this time"

Former South African President Nelson Mandela was re-admitted to a hospital for a recurring lung infection

• Jun 11, 2013

Source: Nelson Mandela was resuscitated before hospitalization

Former South African President Nelson Mandela was taken to the hospital Saturday with a lung infection

• Jun 10, 2013

Nelson Mandela released from hospital

Former South African president returned home after days in hospital

• Apr 6, 2013

Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital

Anti-apartheid leader, 94, had been hospitalized since December 8 and was diagnosed with a lung infection

• Apr 1, 2013

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