How social media reacted to Mandela's death

PM: A great light has gone out in the world. Nelson Mandela was a hero of our time. I’ve asked for the flag at No10 to be flown at half mast— UK Prime Minister (@Number10gov) December 5, 2013ObamaRest in peace, Nelson Mandela. pic.twitter.com/4qlqsXLp6e— The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 5, 2013President Obama on Nelson Mandela: “My first political action was a protest against apartheid. I studied his words and his writings.“— White House Live (@WHLive) December 5, 2013Hollande“Nelson Mandela aura fait l’histoire. Celle de l’Afrique du Sud. Celle du monde tout entier.” (François Hollande) http://t.co/9FHg5Xwfqd— Élysée (@Elysee) December 5, 2013Steffen Seibert, Angela Merkel’SpeakerWir trauern um Nelson #Mandela – seine Botschaft der Versöhnung und der Absage an jeglichen Rassismus bleiben eine Inspiration.— Steffen Seibert (@RegSprecher) December 6, 2013RajoyWir trauern um Nelson #Mandela – seine Botschaft der Versöhnung und der Absage an jeglichen Rassismus bleiben eine Inspiration.— Steffen Seibert (@RegSprecher) December 6, 2013canadaHarperAll of Canada mourns with the family of Nelson Mandela and the citizens of South Africa. The world has lost one of its great moral leaders.— Stephen Harper (pmharper) December 5, 2013All of Canada mourns with the family of Nelson Mandela and the citizens of South Africa. The world has lost one of its great moral leaders.— Stephen Harper (pmharper) December 5, 2013south Africa ANCOur nation has lost a colossus, an epitome of humility, equality, justice, peace & the hope of millions; here & abroad. #RIPNelsonMandela— ANC Info Feed (@MyANC_) December 5, 2013EUBarroso#Mandela changed course of history for his people, country, continent & the world. My thoughts are w/his family&people of #SouthAfrica/JMB— José Manuel Barroso (@BarrosoEU) December 5, 2013Martin SchulzEu pal. prezThe world has lost a hero and an icon. A defender of freedom, justice and equality. An inspiration for millions. Goodbye #Mandiba.— Martin Schulz (@MartinSchulz) December 5, 2013Van RompuyNelson #Mandela – one of the greatest political figures of our times. Let’s honour his memory by collective commitment to democracy— Herman Van Rompuy (@euHvR) December 5, 2013Eropean External Action Service / Ashton“More than anyone else, Nelson #Mandela inspired my generation and our world” #EU High Rep Catherine #Ashton— EU External Action (@eu_eeas) December 6, 2013