Nelson Mandela

The ex-Liberian president faces an 80-year term in a UK prison for aiding and equipping rebels in Sierra Leone's civil war, and for his role in rape, murder, and the conscription of child soldiers.

Nelson Mandela, South Africa's 93-year-old former president, was in hospital today due to a "long-standing abdominal complaint", said the country's government.

As Nelson Mandela celebrates his 93rd birthday, South Africans are being urged to do 67 minutes of voluntary work to mark the 67 years Mandela spent fighting apartheid.

US First Lady Michelle Obama tells young men and women in South Africa that they can measure up to the greatness of "lions" like Nelson Mandela by continuing to fight injustice around the globe.

Michelle Obama has met Nelson Mandela and his wife Graca Machel during a trip to South Africa. The US first lady is on a week long visit to Africa with her family.

White South Africans once saw Nelson Mandela as the head of a terrorist sect bent on destroying their comfortable lives. Channel 4 News looks at the journey Mr Mandela, and his country, have taken.

Nelson Mandela is discharged from hospital in South Africa, where he was having tests. The admission of the frail 92-year old statesman had sparked widespread fears for his health.

South Africa star Aaron Mokoena captains his national side and, in his first UK interview, tells Channel 4 News's Keme Nzerem that the magic of Mandela will see his team through.