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Kofi Atta Annan

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Kofi Atta Annan 1938-, Ghanaian diplomat, secretary-general of the United Nations (1997-2006), b. Kumasi. The scion of a family of Fante chieftains, he studied at Macalester College, St. Paul, Minn. (grad. 1961), and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.A., 1972). Annan began working for the United Nations in 1962 (with the World Health Organization) and, except for a stint as head of Ghana's tourist ministry (1974-76), he was with UN bodies until he became secretary-general. He acquired special expertise in the areas of refugees and peacekeeping and in 1990 negotiated the release of... Read more

Kofi (Atta) Annan
...many institutional and administrative changes, though some measures, such as the expansion of the UN Security Council, were rejected. Annan left office in 2006, succeeded by Ban Ki Moon . Kofi (Atta) Annan Kofi (Atta) Annan Kofi (Atta) Annan Read more

Annan, Kofi
Kofi Annan Born: April 8, 1938 Kumasi, Ghana Ghanian-bo...international diplomat International diplomat Kofi Annan of Ghana is the seventh secretary-general...for his cautious style of diplomacy, Annan is sometimes criticized for his soft-spokenne...mistaken for weakness. A worldly scholar ... Read more

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	U.N.'s new leader a likable peacemaker Those who know Annan say he is candid but accessible, affable ; ...known for candor and clear speaking, Annan is regarded as particularly suited...reclusive, and sometimes prickly, Annan is considered accessible, affable...job. Where Boutros-Ghali is admired, Annan is liked. "He is the only top official...on a serious course of reform. Of Annan, the American ... Read more
	IRAQ CRISIS: Iraqi offer greeted with scepticism by Britain, US and Annan Leadership's hint that it will let UN arms inspectors return for first time in four years drives a wedge between the big powers xxx yyyy xxxx yyyy xxxx yyyy xxxx yyyy xxxx yyyy xxxx yyyy xxxx yyyy xxxx yyyy xxxx yyyy xxxx yyyy xxxx yyyy xxxx yyyy xxxx yyyy xxxx yyyy ; ...delivered to the UN secretary general, Kofi Annan, on Thursday, inviting Hans Blix, head...Responding cautiously yesterday, Mr Annan decided to discuss it with the Security...themselves. A spokesman said that while Mr Annan "welcomes the letter, which is in line...officials still believe the ... Read more
	A diplomatic superstar after a long career.(Opinion/Editorial) ; Kofi Annan A diplomatic superstar after...softspoken straighttalker, Kofi Atta Annan of Ghana has achieved the...way. A career UN official, Annan, 63, was easily elected...attacks on the United States, Annan has sought to make the United... Read more
	AFRICAN DIPLOMAT'S ELOQUENCE IN BOSNIA SET HIM APART : PAST U.N. CHIEFS.(NEWS) ; ...reclusive, and sometimes prickly, Annan is considered accessible, affable...job. Where Boutros-Ghali is admired, Annan is liked. Friday evening, after the...on a serious course of reform. Of Annan, the American official said, ``He...into the 21st century.'' In choosing Annan, the Security Council ... Read more
	In the limelight ; ...10-08-2003 In the limelight Edition: 2* KOFI Annan is no stranger to the world. I bet many of you didn't know that his middle name is Atta! A descendant of Fante chieftains from Kumasi, Ghana, Annan is the first sub-Saharan African to be... Read more
	IN BRIEF (Page: 12, Date: 02/26/2003) ; ...urgent now UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said yesterday that "decision...will occur any time soon," Annan told reporters after arriving...talks on the divided island. Annan, who visited Ankara on Monday...Dostum's Junbish militia and Ustad Atta Mohammad's Jamiat-e-Islami...the combatants ... Read more
	FACTOR Follow-Up: Interview With Nile Gardiner ; ...as a nation? MALLOCH BROWN, KOFI ANNAN'S CHIEF OF STAFF: No, let me...END VIDEO CLIP) GIBSON: 'Atta boy, John Hunt. Back in 2003...to be raised with regard to Kofi Annan's judgment in the first place...Volcker's far too close to Mr. Annan and to the United Read more
	SADDAM CAVES IN; Dictator finally lets UN arms inspectors into Iraq.(News) ; ...Iraq. United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan announced he had received a letter from...anywhere . Welcoming the arms breakthrough, Annan last night paid tribute to all the UN...Naji Sabri revealed that he had given Annan a letter that the rumours began to become...the leader of the hijackers, ... Read more
	'Hijacker met Iraqi intelligence officer in Europe'.(News) ; ...earlier this year, it was reported last night. Mohamed Atta, one of the men the FBI believes hijacked the American...Canada, Korea and the United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan, and was due to meet France's Jacques Chirac later. The... Read more
	U.S. rejects Saddam's ploy over weapons inspections. ; ...Sabri. Sabri wrote to UN secretary general Kofi Annan inviting chief weapons inspector Hans...offer from Iqbal Riza, the head of Mr Annan's office at the UN in New York. 'It is...between an Iraqi agent and hijacker Mohammed Atta 'holds up', according to the Los Angeles... Read more

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