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Attended Mfantsipim school in Cape Coast
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Began studying economics at the Kumasi College of Science and Technology
Annan began studying economics at the Kumasi College of Science and Technology. -
Recieved his undergraduate degree from Macalester College
Gets his undergraduate degree from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota -
Kofi Annan started working as a Budget Officer for the World Health Organization
Kofi Annan started working as a Budget Officer for the World Health Organization. -
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Studied at MIT Sloan School of Management
Earned his masters of science degree. -
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He worked as the Director of Tourism in Ghana
He worked as the Director of Tourism in Ghana. -
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Annan returned to work for the UN
Annan returned to work for the UN. -
The Rwandan Genocide took place while Annan directed UN Peacekeeping Operations
Rwandan Genocide The Rwandan Genocide took place in 1994 while Annan directed UN Peacekeeping Operations. -
Annan was named Secretary-General
Annan was named Secretary-General of the U.N. -
Renewing the U.N: A progamme for reform.
A comprehensive reform agenda was issued on 14 July 1997 entitled ‘Renewing the United Nations: A Programme for Reform. -
Annan issues Call To Action
Global AIDS Fund
In April 2001, Annan issued a five-point "Call to Action" to address the HIV/AIDS pandemic -
Nobel Peace Prize
Nobelpeace.org Annan Page
Nobel Peace Prize On 10 December 2001, Annan and the United Nations were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. -
Annan called on the United States and the United Kingdom not to invade without the support of the United Nations
Annan called on the United States and the United Kingdom not to invade without the support of the United Nations in 2003. -
He retired from the UN
He retired from the UN after two terms as Secratary-General -
After the U.N.
Global EldersMacArthur FoudationAGRA Annan was named chairman of the prize committee for the Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership, was chosen to lead the new formation of Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), became a member of the Global Elders, was appointed president of the Global Humanitarian Forum in Geneva, and was selected for the MacArthur Foundation Award for International Justice. -
Kofi Annan was appointed the Chancellor of the University of Ghana in 2008
Kofi Annan was appointed the Chancellor of the University of Ghana in 2008. -
Helped end civil unrest in Kenya
as head of the Panel of Eminent African Personalities, Annan participated in the negotiations to end the civil unrest in Kenya. -
Agreement signed
Annan managed to have President Mwai Kibaki and Raila Odinga sign a coalition government agreement and was widely lauded by many Kenyans for this landmark achievement. -
Creates Kofi Annan Foundation
Kofi Annan Foundation
Kofi Annan Foundation dedicated to sustainable development and peace.
