World awaits Obama's keynote address

December 10, 2013 14:39

President Barack Obama opened a day of remembrance and celebration on Tuesday for his personal hero Nelson Mandela, arriving in South Africa for a memorial service honouring the anti-apartheid icon who died last week at age 95.

Air Force One touched down at a military base near Johannesburg on a rainy morning.

Joining Obama on the 16-hour trip from Washington was first lady Michelle Obama, former president George W Bush and his wife, Laura, and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter were also scheduled to attend the memorial service, but travelled to South Africa separately.

Charlise Theron, Bono, Naomi Campbell also arrive.

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