Leaders celebrate Mandela's 89th birthday

Nelson Mandela has celebrated his 89th birthday today with a star-studded football match and the launch of a humanitarian campaign, joined by former US President Jimmy Carter, former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan and other elders of the global village.

Leaders celebrate Mandela's 89th birthday
Wed, 18 Jul, 2007 - 18:02

Nelson Mandela has celebrated his 89th birthday today with a star-studded football match and the launch of a humanitarian campaign, joined by former US President Jimmy Carter, former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan and other elders of the global village.

The elders event kicked off with about 250 people taking to their feet to sing “Happy Birthday” as Mandela beamed with delight before being helped to the stage by his wife and Carter.

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