A South African soldier keeps watch over Soweto, South Africa, during a campaign meeting of African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela 23 April 1994. The ANC won the first non-racial elections, Nelson Mandela become president, the Government of National Unity was formed and Commonwealth membership restored. South Africa took a seat in UN General Assembly after a 20-year absence. Photo: Mike Persson/AFP/Getty Images
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