Biography
Kofi Annan was a Ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006. He was the first black African to hold the position. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize jointly with the United Nations in 2001. Throughout his career, he worked tirelessly for human rights, development, and global peace. His legacy of compassionate leadership and diplomatic skill continues to influence international relations.
Life Story
Born in Kumasi, Ghana, Annan studied at the University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, then completed his undergraduate work at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1961. He later received a Master of Science in management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He joined the UN system in 1962 and rose through the ranks to become Secretary-General. After his tenure, he established the Kofi Annan Foundation and served as the UN-Arab League Joint Special Envoy for Syria.
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Resting Place
Cemetery: Accra, Ghana
Grave Location: Military Cemetery, Section K
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