Global perspective Human stories

UN and Africa

UN News/Matt Wells

Mandela letters reveal ‘the power of hope’

A newly published volume of prison letters written by the former President of South Africa and global anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela, reveal to the world the enduring “power of hope”.

That’s according to the South African journalist and author who edited the volume of letters written by the world’s most renowned political prisoner, many of which have never been seen before.

Audio
15'54"