Kofi Annan’s statements.
Statement by Kofi Annan on the Passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand
I am deeply saddened by the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. He was an enduring symbol of national unity during... Read More
Statement by Kofi Annan on Zambia’s national elections
On the eve of the announcement of the results of Zambia’s presidential elections, Kofi Annan, Chair of the Kofi Annan Foundation and... Read More
Statement by Kofi Annan on the hunger crisis in Eastern and Southern Africa
I am deeply concerned about the acute hunger crisis that is afflicting many countries across Eastern and Southern Africa. Due to severe... Read More
Statement by Kofi Annan on Uganda’s national elections: Victory without legitimacy is no victory at all
As Uganda prepares to elect its president on 18 February, I join all Ugandans in their hopes for an election with... Read More
Statement by Kofi Annan : The migration debate in Denmark: a European race to the bottom
Geneva, 26 January – I am worried by the new refugee law before the Danish Parliament today. It is in sharp contrast with... Read More
In commemoration of Maurice Strong
With the passing of Maurice Strong, the world has lost a dynamic leader committed to bringing global sustainable development to the international... Read More
Refugee crisis in Europe: An open letter
Kofi Annan and other dignitaries write an open letter to European leaders on the current refugee and migration crisis. Since the beginning... Read More
“Laudato Si”
Statement by Kofi Annan, Chair of the Kofi Annan Foundation and Africa Progress Panel, in support of the Encyclical on climate change... Read More
Nigerian Presidential Elections
The Nigerian people have spoken, and they have elected General Muhammadu Buhari. I offer him my warmest congratulations on his electoral success.... Read More
Kofi Annan on Nigeria’s Elections
Statement by Kofi Annan ahead of the Nigerian Presidential Election Nigeria is headed towards historic elections on Saturday. Though many observers express... Read More
