SWITZERLAND- The diplomat is reported to have died in Switzerland after a short illness. He died in Switzerland after a short illness. He reportedly took ill after while on a trip to South Africa.
The death of late Kofi Anan was confirmed by his family members.
Mr. Anan is respected across the world for his effort on peace and reconciliation.
Kofi Atta Annan was a Ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations from January 1997 to December 2006.
Annan received the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize.
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