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Racism is still a big problem in the world, says Barack Obama at one of his rare public appearances. In South Africa, he can not resist an attack on US President Trump.
(dpa) The former Nelson Mandela fights against the discrimination of people of other skin colors In the eyes of the former president of the United States Barack Obama, in times of growing populism, it must be conducted more decisively than ever. "The fight for justice is never over," said Tuesday in Johannesburg before thousands of listeners, President Obama in a speech in honor of the anti-apartheid fighter Mandela. The winner of the Nobel Peace Prize who died in 2013 would have turned 100 on Wednesday.
"The fight for justice is never over": Barack Obama Tuesday in his speech in Johannesburg. (Photo: Stringer / Epa)
There is still racism in the United States and South Africa, said Obama, who became the first black politician to become president of the United States. Decades of discrimination have led to great inequality and poverty. There are still too many people who feel threatened by people who do not look or speak like them. In the West, more and more parties are now advocating an openly nationalist agenda, warned Obama.
million. Mandela, meanwhile, has portrayed "the hope of the poor around the world for a better life". "I believe in Nelson Mandela's vision of equality and social justice." Mandela even inspired many people, including himself, in his small prison cell, Obama said
. Trump urged Obama that politicians must believe in the facts and not just "invent things". "Without facts, there is no basis for cooperation," warned Obama, who did not mention Trump by name. To the audience laughter, he said, "I never thought that I was a great politician because I did not invent things."
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Mandela dedicated his life to the ministry. "His struggle and sacrifices have touched the lives of millions of people and will continue to inspire future generations." Mandela's widow, Graça Machel, and former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan, also participated in the event in Johannesburg. ]
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