According to Ghanaweb.com, the Former United Nations Secretary General is said to have died in Switzerland, Saturday morning after a short illness.
The Kofi Anna Foundation later confirmed the sad news with a press statement which reads: “It is with immense sadness that the Annan family and the Kofi Annan Foundation announce that Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Laureate, passed away peacefully on Saturday 18th August after a short illness”.
The statement also added that “his wife Nane and their children Ama, Kojo and Nina were by his side during his last days”.
It is with immense sadness that the Annan family and the Kofi Annan Foundation announce that Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Laureate, passed away peacefully on Saturday 18th August after a short illness… pic.twitter.com/42nGOxmcPZ
— Kofi Annan (@KofiAnnan) August 18, 2018
Kofi Annan, is the 1st Black African to serve as UN Boss and served from 1997 to 2006.
So Far Tributes To The Ghanaian Diplomat Have Started Pouring Out From All Angles — Read Some Below
I wish to express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Kofi Annan. His decease is a great loss for peace and freedom in the world. In Catalonia we will always remember his call for dialogue and negotiation with Spain through @TheElders pic.twitter.com/IW011tOf38
— Carles Puigdemont (@KRLS) August 18, 2018
Remembering wonderful times in Ghana with Kofi Annan – a titan of diplomacy and a huge loss to humanity. Knowing him was a great gift. RIP #KofiAnnan pic.twitter.com/B8HpJoomNp
— (((Jon Benjamin))) ⚒?????????????✡️ (@JonBenjamin19) August 18, 2018
Deeply saddened by the death of Kofi Annan. He's always been a constant inspiration for us to go further and reach higher.
Rest in peace, General.
— Anas Aremeyaw Anas (@anasglobal) August 18, 2018
Rest in Peace Kofi Annan ?? thank you for everything ??? pic.twitter.com/L1ikmw80wM
— Michael Dapaah (@MichaelDapaah) August 18, 2018
