Mon, 17 Jul 2017 11:28:51 +0000 By FLAVIOR CHISHALA THE Young African leaders Initiative (YALI) has called on African politicians to emulate the spirit of Nelson Mandela who embraced everyone despite his many years of persecution. The late South African leader is fondly remembered by many for his persistent fight for freedom and peace. YALI will on Tuesday July 18, 2017 commemorate Mandela Day, a programme aimed at helping and visiting people who are incarcerated regardless of their political affiliations. YALI Governance Advisor Isaac Mwanza said Mandela Day should be treated as a reminder to political leaders that politics were about a service to people. Mr Mwanza said in an interview that politicians should keep the dialogue open and embrace values and virtues that Mandela espoused. He said one could still be politically active and debate issues without sending others to prison just like Mandela embraced those who were against and persecuted him. He said […]
