apartheid

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He became a prominent advocate for ending apartheid in South Africa, and in the 1990s served as presidential special envoy to Africa for Bill Clinton.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

The apartheid government under President F.W. de Klerk dismantled its nuclear weapons and associated facilities in an orderly process—before acceding to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

He led the African National Congress in its struggle against apartheid - a system of legally enforced racism - and was released from prison in 1990.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Russia too is respected for its role in supporting the ANC's struggle against the apartheid regime and white-minority rule.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

A group of experts at the U.N. urged a national convention for South Africa that would lead to a truly representative parliament, and recommended an amnesty for all op-ponents of apartheid.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela