A selection of articles and news featuring Kofi Annan and the Kofi Annan Foundation.
Kofi Annan encourages Côte d’Ivoire to step up efforts towards reconciliation
Abidjan Despite progress, many challenges remain before 2015 elections Despite progress, many challenges remain before 2015 elections Kofi Annan concludes a two-day...Read More
Kofi Annan to visit Côte d’Ivoire from 9-10 October 2013
London Kofi Annan, Chair of The Elders and former UN Secretary-General, will be visiting Côte d’Ivoire from 9-10 October to assess the...Read More
Kofi Annan : Africa’s potential depends on deepening democracy and strengthening institutions
University of Western Cape, South Africa Kofi Annan will urge Africans to avoid complacency about the continent’s bright future as he delivers...Read More
“A legacy we cannot leave to future generations.”
Geneva “Climate change is an all-encompassing threat to the security and stability of our global community” Mr. Annan’s statement on the recent...Read More
Statement by Kofi Annan on the terrorist attack at Westgate Shopping Mall in Nairobi, Kenya
Geneva I would like to express my deepest condolences to all those who have lost family, friends and loved ones in this...Read More
The Elders welcome Syria breakthrough and encourage rapid follow-up through the Geneva II talks
London “This agreement is an important breakthrough” said Kofi Annan, Chair of The Elders and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate 16 September 2013...Read More
The Elders: there is no military solution to the Syria conflict
London Kofi Annan: Security Council has moral responsibility to find common ground after chemical attack 4 September 2013 Download this press release...Read More
“Drug trafficking in Mali must be handled urgently and differently”
Accra: A delegation of the West Africa Commission on Drugs (WACD) has just finished a three-day visit of Mali. “Drug trafficking...Read More
Statement by Mr. Kofi Annan on the ruling of the Supreme Court of Ghana on the 2012 Presidential election petition
Geneva “I congratulate President Mahama on the confirmation of his electoral victory, and the Supreme Court for its rigorous examination of the...Read More
The Elders warn against spiralling violence in Egypt
London “Violence is not the answer” – Kofi Annan “Violence is not the answer” – Kofi Annan After the recent violence in...Read More