Africa News Tonight: Honoring Mandela at Robben Island, US, Nigerian universities set exchange deal, Trump running mate speaks at RNC
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Today the world commemorates Nelson Mandela International Day, honoring his commitment to peace, equality, rights and a dignified life for all. Members of a U.S. presidential advisory council have approved a student exchange deal between an American college and a Nigerian university as part of its effort to strengthen collaboration on education, health, entrepreneurship and development between Africa and Africans living abroad. Last night, U.S. Senator J.D. Vance gave his first speech as former President Donald Trump’s vice-presidential running mate.