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The Elders

Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland and Chair of The Elders, speaks to journalists at the COP27 UN Climate Summit, Nov. 12, 2022.

Ireland’s Mary Robinson says being an ‘Elder’ is about teaching the next generation, but also listening to them

Leaders

Mary Robinson was the first female President of Ireland, and has been chair of “The Elders,” a group founded by Nelson Mandela. She spoke with The World’s host Marco Werman about connecting with young activists on environmental justice.

Kofi Annan

Former UN leader Kofi Annan dies in Switzerland

Tutu

After Mandela’s death, South Africa turns to Tutu

Global Politics

Nelson Mandela and The Elders

The price of food has a human cost

Development & Education
The World

Michelle Obama in South Africa

Global Politics

First lady Michelle Obama continues her trip in South Africa today, after visiting former President Nelson Mandela. For more on her trip, we’re joined by the BBC’s Karen Allen.

The World

Reaction from Zimbabwe’s neighbors

Global Politics

Most of Zimbabwe’s neighbors have been slow to criticize President Robert Mugabe or even publicly address reports of violence toward his opponents, but there have been more voices of dissent in the past week, as The World’s Jason Margolis has more.