World leaders pay tribute to Kofi Annan

The former United Nations secretary-general was the first black person to hold the post

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Alannah Francis

KOFI ANNAN, the UN’s first black secretary-general died in hospital in Geneva aged 80 yesterday (August 18) following a short illness.
Leaders around the world have been conveying their feelings on the news of Annan’s death and his undeniable legacy. Here are some of the tributes that have been paid to him so far.
The Elders, the group of elite former world leaders that Annan chaired, released a statement expressing their deep sadness at his passing. The said the world had lost an inspiring figure and offered their condolences to Annan’s family
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