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Africa: Kofi Annan's Remains Return Home to Ghana
VOA, 11 September 2018
The body of former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has been flown back to his native Ghana for a state funeral. Read more »
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Africa: About H. E. Kofi Annan (1938-2018)
Ghana Govt., 5 September 2018
Yet Ghana mourns another outstanding personality, a pioneer, a unique leader with great influence. He was a son, lover, a Parent, a Statesman, a Diplomat, a Democrat, a peace… Read more »
Kofi Annan's Remains Return Home to Ghana
Six Ghanaian soldiers carried the casket draped with the UN flag off the plane in Accra. The UN flag was then replaced with the red, yellow and green flag of Annan's homeland in a solemn ceremony attended by his wifeNane Maria Annan and family. President Nana Akufo-Addo, senior Ghanaian and UN officials were also present.
InFocus
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Friends, leaders and organisations have been sharing their memories of the career diplomat, global leader, and passionate advocate Kofi Annan. He passed away after a short illnes Read more »
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The Ghanaian national, who lived in Switzerland, was a career diplomat who projected quiet charisma and is widely credited for raising the world body's profile in global politics ... Read more »
