Kofi Annan (UN Secretary-General)

Kofi Annan was a Ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006. He was the first person from sub-Saharan Africa to hold this position. Annan focused on issues like peacekeeping, human rights, and sustainable development. He played a key role in addressing global challenges, such as the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the Iraq War. In 2001, he and the UN were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to foster a better organized and more peaceful world. Annan is remembered for his commitment to diplomacy and international cooperation.