The first paragraph of the statement posted by the Kofi Anan foundation, read: “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.”
The passing of the peacemaker and great world leader – at age 80, in a hospital in Bern, Switzerland – has come as a sad shock to Africans and the world. Undoubtedly, he will be missed.
He inspired in words and in deeds, evidenced in the outpouring of heartfelt words by people who knew him closely or indirectly.
We join those in Africa and the Globe in mourning the loss of #KofiAnan a man who led and lived an exemplary life whose ideals served as an inspiration to many African Youth. pic.twitter.com/fhP4PXuSvL
— #BeTheFutureToday (@AUYouthProgram) 18 August 2018
So Kofi Anan is no more! A proud African son, a global citizen and an unrelenting warrior for global peace and social justice is no more!! My condolences to his family, the UN, the Elders and the global UHC family. The struggle continues!!! #RIPKoffiAnnan
— Dr Olusegun Mimiko (@Segunmimiko) 18 August 2018
In the passing of Kofi Anan, the world has lost one of the most charismatic leaders of global peace. He leaves behind a legacy of campaigning for humanitarianism. May his soul rest in eternal peace. #KofiAnnan pic.twitter.com/vkZffSB2Hb
— Harsimrat Kaur Badal (@HarsimratBadal_) 18 August 2018
A great man can never die; his legacy lives forever. May he forever rest. #KofiAnan https://t.co/sRYpmb9mjM
— Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) 18 August 2018
We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Kofi Anan, a great humanitarian, who even in his final days was fighting for a better world. https://t.co/ele8LUbNxI
— IRC Intl Rescue Comm (@theIRC) 18 August 2018