Nelson Mandela: 'The icon of all icons'

Nelson Mandela, the pioneering president who helped to end apartheid in South Africa, has died at the age of 95.

The news was announced by South African president Jacob Zuma, who said: “Fellow South Africans, our beloved Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, the founding president of our democratic nation has departed.

“He is now resting. He is now at peace. Our nation has lost its greatest son. Our people have lost a father.”