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ADDIS ABABA, July 18 (Xinhua) – The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, on Wednesday urged leaders around the world Nelson Mandela for equal opportunity and common future
The chairperson of the pan-African bloc made the remarks on the world on Wednesday commemorates the 100th birthday of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, fondly known as Madiba, born in Mvezo, Eastern Cape, South Africa on July 18, 1918. [19659002Extendinggreetingstoallpeace-lovingpeoplearoundtheworldMahamatreiteratedthatMadibalivedalifeofgreatcourageandhumilitydevotedtotheidealsoffreedomjusticeequalitytoleranceandreconciliation
He championed the freedom and liberation of South Africa and the rest of the African continent, for which he sacrificed his freedom and dedicated his life, the chairperson has noted
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Mandela Decade for Reconciliation in Africa, calling on the Union's member states to promote truth and reconciliation as a means of advancing democracy and participatory governance, and securing peace, stability and development in Africa.
"As we celebrate Madiba's Centenary, I strongly urge and implore all leaders around the world to be guided by Madiba's dream for a non-racial, peaceful world, "said the chairperson of the AU Commission.
"Despite our adversity and differences of race, color, religion and belief, we can collectively make the world a better place, if we choose to do so," he added.
"Nelson Mandela was Towards Global Advocacy for Justice and Equality, "said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday in his message for Nelson Mandela International Day.
Mandela, who was born on July 18, 1918 and died on Dec. 5, 2013, was the first democratically elected president of South Africa and the country's first black head of state.
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