Kofi annan has 108 books on goodreads with 5280 ratings. Kofi annan was born on april 8, 1939 in kumasi, ghana, to an elite family. United nations photo kofi annan and the future of the united nationswatch read. A spokespersons memoir, get that and something more. A man of peace in a world of war stanley meisler isbn.
Annans main priorities as secretarygeneral was a comprehensive programme. Kofi annans ability to project an unflappable persona was generally cited as his great strength. But in other, much more profound ways, this aloofness was his defining weakness. Secretarygeneral kofi annan was honored for his political courage and diplomatic integrity amid controversy and conflict that has redefined the role of the united nations worldwide. Secretarygeneral kofi annan sep20 by secretarygeneral kofi annan. Annan former secretarygeneral of the united nations. These are external links and will open in a new window. It is a mustread for anyone interested in diplomacy, international affairs, war and peace, and the daunting task of saving the world from the ravages. He brought new people into the united nations family.
Paul, his rise at the united nations, and his current challenges. This book presents a unique portrait of this widely admired leader, with annans own. If today, after the horror of 11 september, we see. The book extends from the conflicts in somalia, rwanda, and bosnia to those in afghanistan. Frederic eckhard, the united nations spokesman for eight and a half of kofi annans 10 years as secretarygeneral, was certainly well placed to write a tellall account of that actionpacked era. Meisler still contributes articles to the paper s book. In his new memoir, interventions, kofi annan jokes that sg, the. Ladies and gentlemen, proclaimed annan, we have entered the third millennium through a gate of fire. After forty years of service at the united nations, annanwho received the nobel peace prize. President nana addo signs kofi annans book of condolence. Kofi annans book of condolence opens in pretoria graphic.
The book focuses on the workings of the united nations secretariat and the conditions under which the secretary general has to take decisions. His parents, henry reginald and victoria annan, are from the two major ethnic groups that make up the akan one of the. Secretary general kofi annan attempts to shape how history will remember his 40 years at the united nations. In his new memoir, interventions, kofi annan jokes that sg, the abbreviation for his title as u. Kofi atta annan and his sister, efua atta, were born in the city of kumasi in what was then gold coast in april 1938. Covering subjects from development, health, and climate change to the prevention of genocide and the ideal of. Kofi atta annan gcmg order of st michael and st george was a.
New strategies are needed to counter violent extremism president akufoaddo. Aug 22, 2018 kofi annans years in office were an exciting time. Kofi annan books list of books by author kofi annan thriftbooks. In 2001, kofi annan and the united nations were jointly awarded the nobel peace prize with the citation praising annans leadership for bringing new life to the organization. Sep 19, 2008 at books for africa s 20th anniversary gala on september 12, 2008, kofi annan sent a message to the organization in support of its mission to end the book famine in africa. Book description receiving the nobel peace prize in december 2001, united nations secretarygeneral kofi annan spoke to a world still reeling from the terrorist attacks of september 11. United nations during one of the most consequential eras in recent history. He was the corecipient, with the united nations, of the nobel prize for peace in 2001. Opinion kofi annans tragic idealism the new york times. Sep 26, 2012 in his new memoir, interventions, kofi annan jokes that sg, the abbreviation for his title as u. Sometimes you dont have to pick a fight to get your way.
His excellency kofi annans book launch 4 january 2014 launch of chancellor kofi annans book, interventions the university of ghana on january 4, 2014 organised the launch of a book authored by the universitys chancellor, his excellency mr. Annans 10 years in power were a monumental failure and he left behind an institution whose standing could barely be lower and a legacy that is a testament to mismanagement and corruption. Neresa, the ugandan high commissioner to south africa, signing the book of condolence at the ghana mission in pretoria. How does the promotional push for kofi annan s new book begin. The twins first names meant born on a friday in akan, while. This book is essential for anyone who wants to understand kofi annans contribution to the house as well as the genesis and exodus of the attacks against him. This book will open new doors of understanding for students, scholars and practitioners focused on bringing strengthening peace in africa.
Aug 18, 2018 these are external links and will open in a new window. His parents, henry reginald and victoria annan, are from the two major ethnic groups that make up the akan. The book presents a unique portrait of this widely admired leader, with annans. Sep 09, 2012 in his new book, interventions, former u. As these stories make clear, not all of our heroes are in the distant past. These and other crucial events including the crises over kosovo and east timor, and the war in iraq are encapsulated in this book of kofi annan s key speeches throughout his term of office. Need another excuse to treat yourself to new book this week.
Oct 18, 2012 how does the promotional push for kofi annans new book begin. He signed the book on sunday, when he visited the family of the late kofi annan to commiserate with them. Suggested chapters for kofi annans new book tablet magazine. Aug 18, 2018 kofi atta annan gcmg order of st michael and st george was a ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh secretarygeneral of the united nations from january 1, 1997 to january 1, 2007, serving two fiveyear terms. Sep 04, 2012 book description receiving the nobel peace prize in december 2001, united nations secretarygeneral kofi annan spoke to a world still reeling from the terrorist attacks of september 11. How does the promotional push for kofi annans new book begin. Written by awardwinning author john tessitore, this volume gives shape to the life of the world s. After forty years of service at the united nations, annanwho received the nobel peace prize in 2001shares his unique. Saltzman institute of war and peace and the school of international and public affairs present a book talk and lecture with kofi annan.
Speaking on the citi breakfast show on monday, minister of information nominee, kojo oppong nkrumah said the government is also. Born in ghana in 1938, annan is the first subsaharan african to hold the post of secretarygeneral. A life in war and peace, provides a timely contribution to the long running debate on humanitarian intervention, published shortly after his resignation as the united nationsleague of arab states joint special envoy for the syrian crisis. This award recognized his ongoing efforts in building a world response to combat international terrorism, negotiating peaceful resolutions in volatile global and regional conflicts, and.
Kofi annan recalls 10 years at the united nations i recently picked up kofi annans book, interventions. Im particularly fond of this book because kofi annan gave it to me himself, after we had taken part in a panel discussion four years ago. The hourlong conversation with washington post columnist david ignatius was drawn largely from annans new book interventions. As the whistleblower book and film documented, the u. The first fifty years, the only authoritative history of the u. The book is mainly set in the postcold war era when annan served as the deputy. In 2001, he and the united nations were jointly awarded the nobel prize for peace.
Kofi annan recalls 10 years at the united nations bill gates. After forty years of service at the united nations, annanwho received the nobel peace prize in. He has known kofi annan for many years, having covered him during most of annan s career as a public figure. Kofi annan, who rose through the ranks of the united nations to become its first africanamerican secretarygeneral and one the worlds most celebrated diplomats, died on saturday. Annan was the 7th secretarygeneral of the united nations and was the founder and chair of the kofi annan foundation. When harvey rice, president of macalester college, introduced a young african student to his new classmates in 1959, he urged the americans to get to know this young man, who was destined for a lifetime of great accomplishment and would be a world leader some day. The body of kofi annan was returned to his native ghana from geneva in a brief and solemn ceremony at the kotoka international airport in accra, on 10 september 2018. In kofi annan, a man of peace in a world of war, stanley meisler presents a biography of kofi annan as a man who rose from schoolboy in ghana to world statesman and nobel prize winner, and of the joys and despair that marked his decade. Former secretarygeneral of the united nations kofi a annan of ghana, the seventh secretarygeneral of the united nations, served from 1997 to 2006 and was the first to emerge from the ranks of united nations staff. Kofi atta annan gcmg order of st michael and st george was a ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh secretarygeneral of the united nations from january 1, 1997 to january 1, 2007, serving two fiveyear terms. Well, he says, if theres one lesson the former secretarygeneral of the united nations has learned its this. Despite the eerie accuracy of rices prediction, however, kofi annans path to destiny was anything but direct.
It is difficult to think of anyone in public policy who has been more celebrated. Annan told me he felt he had moved the needle by telling. The book, written with his former adviser and speechwriter nader. A man of peace in a world of war, speaks at the special book signing ceremony, at united nations headquarters in new york. I recently picked up kofi annans book, interventions. Annan s main priorities as secretarygeneral was a comprehensive programme. At the end of the trip, flying back to new york, mr. Written by awardwinning author john tessitore, this. A man of peace in a world of war presents a unique portrait of this widely admired leader with his own view of events tempered and augmented by those of his allies and opponents, defenders and detractors. The ceremony took place at the new conference hall of isser.
Annan told me he felt he had moved the needle by telling president bashir that he could regain the world. The next, he has to challenge member countries he believes are not acting in. At books for africas 20th anniversary gala on september 12, 2008, kofi annan sent a message to the organization in support of its mission to end the book famine in africa. Looking on his mr george ayisiboateng, ghana s high. Oct 18, 2012 recorded october 17, 2012 the arnold a.
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