Kofi Annan, the former United Nations Secretary General who passed away last week at the age of 80, would be buried in his home country of Ghana on September 13, President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana has announced.
The late Kofi Annan would have a full state burial, “befitting his status as a global icon, diplomat and statesman”, the President said, according to multiple outlets, following a meeting he had with family members.
His passing on August 18 was first announced by his family on Twitter.
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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
Annan died in a Swiss hospital surrounded in his last days by his second wife Nane and children Kojo and Nina, his foundation and close associates said. "You are never too young to lead, and we are never too old to learn" — Kofi Annan, addressing Global Citizen Live in London, April 2018. pic.twitter.com/ncCyMF7MxS— Global Citizen (@GlblCtzn) August 20, 2018
Annan served two terms as UN Secretary-General in New York from 1997-2006 A tribute to Kofi Annan, from his family: https://t.co/0ZeVvuA5Dm pic.twitter.com/9BDS8cYq53— Kofi Annan (@KofiAnnan) August 21, 2018
Eulogies came from far and near, including from Antonio Guterres, the current UN Secretary General. Today we paid tribute to Kofi Annan, a man who embodied United Nations values and whose legacy will remain an inspiration to us all. I was honoured to call Kofi Annan a mentor and proud to call him a friend. https://t.co/orAbLxAQb6 pic.twitter.com/pgBnzRAjcv— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) August 22, 2018 The Annan family wishes to thank most sincerely the many who have expressed their condolences following the passing of @KofiAnnan. The family has found great solace in the outpouring of love and support. Memorial ceremonies for Kofi Annan: https://t.co/LsssdUqLF1 #RIPKofiAnnan pic.twitter.com/I1OvS5iJel [/read_more]
