Dozens of heads of state from around the world are arriving in South Africa early this week to commemorate Nelson Mandela, the country's former president and anti-apartheid hero, at a state memorial service.
U.S. President Barack Obama, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff and Cuban President Raúl Castro are among the world leaders who will pay tribute to Mandela at the service, which takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. local time at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, according to a program published by the South African government. Current South African President Jacob Zuma and United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will also make remarks.
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Other notable attendees will include Prince Charles, UK Prime Minister David Cameron and French President François Hollande.
In addition, public viewing areas will be open across South Africa so locals can watch the official memorial service.
Mandela died on Thursday at the age of 95 after almost a month in intensive care.
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