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Kofi Annan passes away on 18th August 2018 at 80 years old, at Bern, Switzerland
United Nations Ex-Secretary-General Kofi Annan passes away on 18th August 2018 at Bern Switzerland
United Nations 7th secretary-general and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Kofi Anna passes away on 18th August 2018 at age of 80 years. Kofi Annan hails from the African country Ghana. He is mainly remembered for his efforts for world peace.
Kofi Annan was the first ever chief of UN from Africa who continued his successive terms for the post from 1997 to 2006. He set the target for United Nations to reduce world wide poverty including African countries.
Kofi Annan played leading role against discrimination in war ridden areas and refugees camps. During his last days, He was working for Rohingya’s and Serian refugee camps solutions.
Born: 8 April 1938, Kumasi, Ghana
Died: 18 August 2018, Bern, Switzerland
Nationality: Ghanaian
Education: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
