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Kofi Annan, Ghanaian diplomat and former UN Secretary-General, Dies at 80
The United Nations Migration Agency announced his death via a twitter post on Saturday, August 18, 2018.
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In 2001, Annan was awarded the Peace Prize for having revitalized the UN and given priority to human rights and humanitarian work.
“Today we mourn the loss of a great man, a leader, and a visionary: former UN Secretary General KofiAnnan,” the UN agency wrote.
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In a statement released on Saturday morning, the family said the former Secretary General of the UN and Nobel Peace Laureate, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 18, 2018, after a short illness.
"The family kindly request privacy at this time of mourning. All arrangements to celebrate his remarkable life will be announced later."
Kofi Annan was a global statesman and a deeply committed internationalist who fought throughout his life for a fairer and more peaceful world.
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