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Mandela meets the press: Monitor coverage after his prison years

The Monitor’s correspondents in South Africa followed Nelson Mandela closely throughout the 1990s, as he transitioned from world’s most famous political prisoner to president of a new nation to a continent’s elder statesman. Here are some snapshots of their reports from that period.

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Mandela meets the press: Monitor coverage after his prison years

The Monitor’s correspondents in South Africa followed Nelson Mandela closely throughout the 1990s, as he transitioned from world’s most famous political prisoner to president of a new nation to a continent’s elder statesman. Here are some snapshots of their reports from that period.
Nelson Mandela: Why Zuma cancelled a trip (+video)

Nelson Mandela: The health of South Africa's first black president, Nelson Mandela, continues in "very critical" condition. President Jacob Zuma cancelled a planned trip to neighboring Mozambique after visiting the revered former leader on Wednesday.
In Nelson Mandela's village of Qunu, prayers and well-wishes

The South African government says the former president is in 'serious but stable condition.'
On the mend: Nelson Mandela released from hospital

According to statements by the office of President Jacob Zuma, former South African President Nelson Mandela was discharged from a hospital on Saturday, where he had been treated for pneumonia.
Hugo Chavez: Global reactions to the Venezuelan leader's death

While he was alive, Hugo Chávez – the longest ruling democratically elected leader in Latin America – inspired people who loved him as often as he inflamed those who didn’t. That polarization seemed to follow him in death.
Africa Monitor Sugar Man: Did the Oscar-winning documentary mislead viewers?

The film tells the story of an unknown American musician who struck it big in apartheid South Africa – but critics says it omitted crucial facts about the life of Sixto Rodriguez.
Pistorius' brother faces culpable homicide charge for 2008 car accident (+video)

Carl Pistorius, brother of Oscar Pistorius, currently faces a culpable homicide charge for a 2008 car accident in which a woman motorcyclist was killed. Olympic star Oscar Pistorius is charged with premeditated murder in the Feb. 14 shooting of his girlfriend.
Judge frees Oscar Pistorius on bail as Steenkamp family watches (+video)

Oscar Pistorius ruled to be no threat to society and not a flight risk. South African judge sets bail at about $114,000. Sprinter's hands trembling early but Oscar Pistorius' face unmoved in bail decision.
Africa Monitor How many immigrants does South Africa have? That depends who you ask.

Immigration is a hot-button issue in South African politics, but one of the most important questions about migrants remains the most basic: How many are there?
Oscar Pistorius bail hearing: Is the prosecution's case unraveling? (+video)

Oscar Pistorius, a South African Olympic athlete, has been accused of murdering his girlfriend on Valentine's Day. A bail hearing in the case is ongoing. Testimony so far has brought to light some mistakes in the police investigation following the woman's death.
Oscar Pistorius defense says substance found in his home was not banned (+video)

Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been charged with premeditated murder in the shooting death of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Officers reported finding a substance along with needles in his bedroom.
Oscar Pistorius, suspecting an intruder, shot girlfriend through bathroom door (+video)

Oscar Pistorius, in an affidavit read by his lawyer, says that he shot his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, thinking she was a robber. Two sponsors, Oakley and Nike, distanced themselves from Pistorius.
Family of slain girlfriend seeks answers, Pistorius to face bail hearing

The family of Reeva Steenkamp, the South African model shot on Valentine's Day, is asking why she died. South African Olympian and double-amputee Oscar Pistorius, who is accused of murdering Steenkamp, his girlfriend, will face a bail hearing on Tuesday.
Pistorius weeps in court amid charges of premeditated murder (+video)

Oscar Pistorius wept in court as prosecutors filed premeditated murder charges Friday. Oscar Pistorius, aka the 'Blade Runner,' is charged with slaying his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, a model. His family issued a statement disputing the criminal charge the 26-year-old athlete faces.
Oscar Pistorius, the 'Blade Runner,' charged with the murder of his girlfriend (+video)

Oscar Pistorius, known as the 'Blade Runner,' was charged with murder Thursday. The South African runner made history at the London Games last year by being the first double-amputee runner to compete at the Olympics.
"Being Mandela": Nelson Mandela's granddaughters on reality show

Is there such thing as too much information when it comes to the family of a Nobel Peace Prize winner and South African elder statesman? His granddaughters – in all their gossipy splendor – are the subject of "Being Mandela", a reality show. And Nelson Mandela may be watching
How Mary Leakey carved a place for women among man's earliest steps

Google Doodle celebrates the life of renowned British paleoanthropologist Mary Leakey. Leakey, who was born 100 years ago today, gained recognition while working with her husband, Louis Leakey, and thrived long after his death.
Africa Monitor Black billionaire in South Africa pledges to give away half his fortune

The ruling party praised the mining magnate, Patrice Motsepe, and said he was part of a 'patriotic bourgeoisie' of rich black South Africans with a social conscience.
Opinion 5 reasons why Africa is not ready to meet its own security needs – yet

Africa’s experiment in a regional approach to security is serious and laudable, but it will take time to build credible capacity. Here are five reasons why Africa is not ready to meet its own security needs – yet.
Opinion Attacks in Mali, Libya, Algeria show why Africa still needs US support

Attacks by Islamist insurgents on US outposts in Benghazi, Libya, at a gas plant in Algeria, and in Mali expose several reasons for persistent security weakness across Africa. For one thing, many countries are too poor to supply the funds and soldiers for regional peace efforts.
Islamists burn ancient manuscripts in Mali's Timbuktu

Islamist extremists torched a library containing historic manuscripts in Timbuktu, the mayor said today, as French and Malian forces closed in on Mali's fabled desert city.
Top Picks: A book on the history of Columbia Records, a PBS special that studies the life of Henry Ford, and more

Writer Deon Meyer spin a fascinating South African mystery in 'Seven Days,' PBS honors the astronauts on board the Columbia, and more top picks.
David R. Ellis dies: 'No foul play,' say police

David R. Ellis, director of 'Snakes on a Plane,' was found dead today in South Africa, where he was working on 'Kite,' another Samuel L. Jackson vehicle.
Africa's energy consumption growing fastest in world

Africa's energy demands are skyrocketing, but with 64 recent major discoveries of fuel deposits, it is in a good position to meet its needs.
Could China overtake US as global trader?

A special report by the Associated Press examines China's influence with its trading partners over three decades, and how business, politics, and daily life are changing with China's rise as a global player.