Breaking-Former UN secretary,General Kofi Annan is dead.

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.
Mr Annan’s official Twitter account wrote
earlier today:

‘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…’

May his soul rest in perfect peace.