Mauritania and the African Union will mark the centenary of South Africa’s former late President Nelson Mandela by naming a street in the capital Noukchatt in his honour.
Nelson Mandela road will be adjacent to a street named after the country’s first President Moktar Ould Daddah.
President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is attending the African Union Heads of State summit, will cut a ribbon and unveil a plaque to mark the official opening of the street.
This year marks the centenary of the birth of Nelson Mandela and struggle stalwart Mama Albertina Sisulu. The centenary will be celebrated under two themes – ‘Be the legacy’ for Mandela and ‘A woman of fortitude’ for Sisulu.
President Cyril Ramaphosa, with President Mohamed Abdel Aziz of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and African Union Chairperson President Paul Kagame, officiating the Inauguration of Nelson Mandela Avenue in Nouakchott, Mauritania. pic.twitter.com/mnHyyByUT0
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President Cyril Ramaphosa, with President Mohamed Abdel Aziz of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and African Union Chairperson President Paul Kagame, officiating the Inauguration of Nelson Mandela Avenue in Nouakchott, Mauritania. pic.twitter.com/htZGoFLWlF
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