The former president of South Africa, the legendary leader Nelson Mandela is no more!

The Dhaka Times Desk The former president of South Africa, the legendary anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela is no more! He was 95 years old at the time of his death, having suffered from chronic diseases of old age.

Nelson Mandela He has been ill for some time. This Nobel Peace Prize winner will complete 95 years in July this year. But succumbing to old age and respiratory complications, he breathed his last on Friday at his home in Johannesburg, South Africa. The world has lost a great man.

Nelson Rolihalala Mandela Born in Transkei, South Africa in 1918. His father, Henry Mandela, was a chief of the Tembu tribe. Mandela first studied at Fort Hare University College and then at the University of the Witwatersrand. In 1942, he graduated with a law degree.

Nelson Rolihalala Mandela who was the first democratically elected president of South Africa. He served as President from 1994 to 1999. Earlier, Mandela actively participated in the anti-apartheid movement as the leader of Umkhonto We Sizwe, the armed wing of the African National Congress. Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years. Most of this time he was on Robben Island. He was released from prison on 11 February 1990. He then participated in peace talks with the white government of South Africa on behalf of his party. This resulted in the end of apartheid in South Africa and the establishment of democracy in 1994 with the participation of people of all races.

The Dhaka Times The world is deeply saddened by the death of this great leader.