About Kofi Annan
Kofi Annan was a Ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006, becoming the first sub-Saharan African to hold the position. Renowned for his efforts in peacekeeping, human rights, and global health, he played a crucial role in addressing issues such as the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the conflicts in the Balkans and Africa. In 2001, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize alongside the UN for their work in fostering a better organized and more peaceful world.
