Kofi Annan, the former UN secretary-general who won a Nobel Peace Prize for humanitarian work, has died aged 80. According to the foundation named after him, Kofi Annan passed away peacefully on Saturday after a short illness.
Annan was the first black African to take up the role of the world’s top diplomat, serving from 1997 to 2006. He later served as the UN special envoy for Syria, leading efforts to find a peaceful solution to the conflict. In a statement announcing Kofi Annan’s death, the Kofi Annan Foundation described him as a: “global statesman and deeply committed internationalist who fought throughout his life for a fairer and more peaceful world”.
“Wherever there was suffering or need, he reached out and touched many people with his deep compassion and empathy. He selflessly placed others first, radiating genuine kindness, warmth and brilliance in all he did.” A statement shared on the Nobel Peace Prize laureate’s official account said that Mr Annan spent his final days with his wife Nane and children Ama, Kojo, and Nina.
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