Obama Will Give Homage to Mandela in South African

DAKAR - President of the United States (U.S.), Barack Obama will be visiting South Africa (Africa) in his African tour. Obama plans to pay tribute to Mandela.

Previously, Obama wanted to visit Mandela who is now lying in a hospital. The intention then was canceled after Mandela's condition became critical.

"President Obama will make a speech about the legacy of Nelson Mandela to visit in South African in the world," said White House National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes, told Sky News, Friday (06/28/2013).

Before moving to the South African, Obama started his African tour in Senegal. there, he praised Mandela as a hero of the world.

"I think he's a hero the world. Although he later passed away, his legacy will continue to exist in the world, "said Obama.

Obama toured Africa for a week. After the South African, akn Obama ended his trip in Tanzania.