FORMER President of the United States (US) Barack Obama attended the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela in South Africa. Obama was given the honor to deliver a speech.
Mandela Day, or the anniversary of Nelson Mandela's birthday, is celebrated around the world every July 18th. Obama and Mandela are the first black president in each country.
Mandela, who died in 2013, remains a global icon for the blacks and reconciliation struggle after 27 years in prison. "I once met Mandela in 2005, though only for a short time, Mandela is one of my inspiration," Obama said in his speech, quoted by AFP on Wednesday (18/7).
"Mandela made me want to be a better person by hearing all his struggles," he continued. Before giving a speech, Obama had a chat with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Mandela's wife, Graca Machel.
Before arriving in South Africa, Obama briefly made a brief visit to Kenya, his father's home country. Obama will also be present at the Johannesburg City Hall to train 200 young leaders chosen from across Africa.
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