Annan, a Ghanaian national and Noble peace prize laureate, died in a Swiss hospital last month at the age of 80. He was surrounded in his last days by his second wife Nane and children Ama, Kojo and Nina. The family of Kofi Annan have shared emotional and powerful tributes, describing him as a ‘special father’ and an ‘extraordinary human being’. After his casket was lowered into the ground, his wife and president of Ghana cast the first pieces of earth. Kofi Annan’s final message to the United Nations – December 6, 2018My father always made you feel welcome.

Source: Ethiopian News September 13, 2018 07:48 UTC