The body of Kofi Annan was
on Monday returned to his native Ghana in a solemn ceremony marking the start
of official mourning for the former UN secretary-general.
Annan's wife Nane Maria
Annan, his children and senior officials from the world body accompanied the
casket, which was draped in the blue UN flag, as it arrived from Geneva.
The career diplomat and
Nobel peace laureate, the first UN leader from sub-Saharan Africa, died on
August 18 after a short illness at the age of 80.
Ghana's President Nana
Akufo-Addo, was among the dignitaries at the arrival ceremony. More photos
below…
Rest in peace
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