Obamas to travel to South Africa for Mandela's memorial events next week

December 06, 2013 22:39

Politico reports: President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will travel to South Africa next week for Nelson Mandela "memorial events," press secretary Jay Carney said in a statement.

The White House will offer more information as it's available, Carney added.A large memorial for Mandela is scheduled for December 10 in Johannesburg, while his state funeral will take place on Dec.ember 15 in his hometown of Qunu.

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