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1942-2008 / Southern Africa - South Africa
Thabo Mbeki
From underground activist to contested president
Thabo Mbeki spent almost 30 years in exile, helping turn the ANC from a banned movement into a government-in-waiting. As South Africa’s president, he championed an African Renaissance — but his choices, especially during the HIV/AIDS crisis, left a difficult and deeply debated legacy.
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01Born Into the Struggle3 min
02The Long Road Home3 min
03A President’s Difficult Legacy3 min
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