Ghanaian diplomat KofiAnnan, former UN secretary-general and the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize winner for humanitarian work, has died at the age of 80. Kofi Annan was leading several peace efforts for the continent Africa
Kofi Annan, the former United Nations secretary general, has died at the age of 80 after a short illness, his family and foundation announced on Saturday.
The Ghanaian was the seventh secretary-general of the UN between 1997 and 2006 and won the Nobel peace prize for his humanitarian work.
Born in Kumasi, Ghana, on 8 April 1938, he was the first secretary-general to emerge from the ranks of United Nations staff.
He leaves his wife, Nane, and three children.
Kofi Annan, the former United Nations secretary general, has died at the age of 80 after a short illness, his family and foundation announced on Saturday.
The Ghanaian was the seventh secretary-general of the UN between 1997 and 2006 and won the Nobel peace prize for his humanitarian work.
Born in Kumasi, Ghana, on 8 April 1938, he was the first secretary-general to emerge from the ranks of United Nations staff.
He leaves his wife, Nane, and three children.
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