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Photos Of Political And Traditional Leaders, Others Attending Kofi Annan's State Funeral
Posted by Samuel on Thu 13th Sep, 2018 - tori.ngPolitical and traditional leaders have been seen at the state funeral of former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan.
Nane Maria (top R), the widow of Kofi Annan, and their daughter Nina Cronstedt (C-R) stand in front of the coffin
of the Ghanaian diplomat and former Secretary General of United Nations, Kofi Annan. Photos: AFP
World dignitaries laid to rest former UN secretary general Kofi Annan in his native Ghana on Thursday, with calls to keep alive the legacy of a “stubborn optimist” to create a better, more peaceful world.
His widow Nane Maria led hundreds of mourners, including world leaders past and present, traditional rulers and global royalty, and called her husband an “extraordinary” person who had a “joy of life”.
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Extended family members of Kofi Annan arrive for the funeral ceremony
An artist works on a portrait of Kofi Annan outside the Accra International Conference Centre during the funeral ceremony
The chief of Ghana’s Ashanti region arrives to attend the funeral ceremony
Pallbearers carry the coffin of Kofi Annan during the funeral service at the Accra International Conference Centre
Former president of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, arrives for the funeral ceremony of Kofi Annan
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