1. He Worked for Human Rights Across Africa
Today, Nelson Mandela is more than a hero for South Africans. He represents an entire movement of peacebuilding and reconciliation for African countries struggling to find their way in a postcolonial war. Mandela used soft diplomacy to address human rights violations by military juntas and tried to mediate an agreement to end the ongoing conflict in the Congo. Though much remains to be done, he set an example that the rest of the continent, and the world, should follow.
Where Did We Find This Stuff? Here Are our Sources:
“African National Congress.” Wikipedia.
“Nelson Mandela – Civil Rights Activist & President Of South Africa” (documentary). Biography.com.
