Admin l Saturday, August 18, 2018
SOUTH AFRICA – The African National Congress(ANC) said it has received with profound sadness the passing of former United Nations Secretary General and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Mr. Kofi Annan.
He died today after a short ailment. In a statement, the ANC described him as an eminent and distinguished son of Africa.
“Mr. Annan was a great friend of the people of South Africa who played an immeasurable role in shaping the global agenda in favour of the people of the developing South. As the 7th United Nations Secretary General from 1996 to 2006, Mr. Annan painstackingly utilised his tenure to advance peace and sustainable development, while working determinedly to push back the frontiers of poverty and underdevelopment.
“At the time of his passing, Mr. Annan formed part of the group of eminent persons, The Elders, whose stated mission was working together for peace and human rights. Amongst his many passions was silencing the guns on the African continent and delivering universal health coverage to all our people”, it said.
The ANC joins the people of the world in mourning the departure of this great statesman. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Annan family during this difficult period of grief”, ANC said.
