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Live stream: Former president Barack Obama gives first major speech since leaving office

SOUTH AFRICA - Former president Barack Obama makes his first major speech since leaving office on Tuesday morning.

He will be addressing inequality and other issues while giving a speech at the 2018 Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture.

The event has taken place in honor of its founder, Nelson Mandela, every year since 2003.

Global leaders have used the lecture to raise topical issues affecting South Africa, Africa and the rest of the world. This year's theme will be “Renewing the Mandela Legacy and Promoting Active Citizenship in a Changing World.”

Organizers for the lecture say about 9,000 people are expected to attend.

USA TODAY will provide live coverage of Obama's speech in the player above.