Nelson Mandela Is 95: Happy Birthday!

As Africa's real leadership figure, Nelson Mandela turned 95 on Thursday, there are reasons to believe: He is making "remarkable progress," according to his daughter Zindzi.

Born 18 July 1918, is a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and politician who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the first black South African to hold the office, and the first elected in a fully representative, multiracial election. Within South Africa, Mandela is widely considered to be "the father of the nation" and "the founding father of democracy".

South Africans have prepared wide range of special tributes to mark Mandela’s birthday. A huge celebration of his life and legacy is expected, with songs in his name, a giant birthday card, etc.

We wish him a happy birthday and quick recovery!