Tag Archives: Mandela
Mandela fought and united, says Letta
(ANSA) – Johannesburg, December 10 – Premier Enrico Letta on Tuesday described Nelson Mandela as a “a man who fought and united” and said the former South African president and anti-apartheid leader was a lesson to Europe. The Italian premier … Continue reading
Mandela ‘reference point for humanity’ says Letta
(ANSA) – Johannesburg, December 10 – Italian Premier Enrico Letta said Nelson Mandela was “a reference point for the whole of humanity” after arriving in Johannesburg to take part in a commemoration service for the former South African president and … Continue reading
Pope, Italian leaders pay tribute to Nelson Mandela
(By Paul Virgo) (ANSA) – Rome, December 6 – Pope Francis, Italian President Giorgio Napolitano and Premier Enrico Letta joined the worldwide tributes to Nelson Mandela on Friday. The leader of the opposition to the country’s racist white-minority apartheid regime … Continue reading