ANNAN, KOFI

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: FOIA Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 06813863
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: March 9, 2023
• Document Release Date: August 12, 2020
• Case Number: F-2018-02369
• Publication Date: September 11, 2006

Approved for Release: 2020/07/29 C06813863
This profile does not reflect developments since 11 September 2006.
GHANA
Kofi ANNAN
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(Phonetic: AN-en)
UN Secretary General (since 1997)
Addressed as: Mr. Secretary General
Background: Has served in the UN for more than 40 years . . . began career in 1962 at WHO ... served as
Under Secretary General for Peacekeeping Operations (1993-97) ... seventh UN Secretary General, term ends
in December 2006.
Languages: Speaks English, French, and several African languages.
Personal Notes: Born a twin on 8 April 1938 near Kumasi. Ghana ... father was business executive and
honorary Fante chief; through his mother, Annan is heir to chieftaincy of native Ghanaian Akwamu people ...
received 2001 Nobel Peace Prize ... enjoys hiking. dancing ... has a daughter and a son from first marriage;
married the former Nane Lagergren in 1984.
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LP 06-105676
11 September 2006
Approved for Release: 2020/07/29 C06813863