By Own Correspondent| Condolence messages continue pouring in for the late former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, who died today after a short illness.
The President Nelson Chamisa @nelsonchamisa is saddened by reports of the untimely departure of a world elder and leader particularly at a time when @KofiAnnan was concerned and active on Zimbabwe and our quest for democracy. Only 3 weeks ago they had a memorable meeting.
— Citizen Nkululeko Sibanda zw (@DrNkuSibanda) August 18, 2018
Kofi Annan, 7th Secretary-General of the UN & Nobel Peace Prize Laureate was an inspiration. I had the honour to spend time with him in the build up to our recent elections. His message of democracy, peace & harmony must continue to reverberate, both in Africa & around the world
— President of Zimbabwe (@edmnangagwa) August 18, 2018
"A great defender of peace, he was the very embodiment of peace and of a resolutely modern vision of the United Nations."
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UNESCO Director-General @AAzoulay's statement on the passing of Kofi Annan
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— UNESCO ?️ #Education #Sciences #Culture ?? (@UNESCO) August 18, 2018
https://twitter.com/sherwiebp/status/1030864103659720705?s=19
Kofi Annan was one of the great peacemakers of our time. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work with him on many occasions. I’m sad to learn of his death. pic.twitter.com/VM9QJyzaT3
— Bill Gates (@BillGates) August 18, 2018
My condolence message on the passing on of Dr @KofiAnnan. May he rest in eternal peace. https://t.co/pr8Or53C2A pic.twitter.com/3arXT1fSdl
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) August 18, 2018
The Nelson Mandela Foundation mourns the passing of Kofi Annan #HambaKahle https://t.co/WON3xERXKk pic.twitter.com/RwS3f2fv0n
— NelsonMandela (@NelsonMandela) August 18, 2018
With immense sadness we have learned of the passing on of former @UN Sec.Gen. and chair of @TheElders, Kofi Annan. His contribution towards #Zimbabwe's 2018 elections, together with other Elders, is deeply appreciated.
May his dear soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/iI6Ivhj4yN
— UNDP Zimbabwe (@UNDPZimbabwe) August 18, 2018
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Kofi Annan the former Secretary General of @UN . We convey our heartfelt condolences to his wife and children , the nation of Ghana and the United Nations.
— ZCTU – Zimbabwe (@ZctuZimbabwe) August 18, 2018
Ghana president Kuffour declares week of national mourning for Kofi Annan: The normally vibrant streets of Accra were somber after initial disbelief from some residents dismissing Annan's death as fake news #KofiAnnanRiphttps://t.co/9WcaormW4U
— Charles Onyango-Obbo (@cobbo3) August 18, 2018
Kofi Annan hasn't died.
He has been promoted to glory.
Legends don't die.
They go home to rest.
Rast in peace Kofi Annan…. An African legend.
— Obert Gutu (@GutuObert) August 18, 2018
Please read my full statement: https://t.co/97LmeFGSf3
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) August 18, 2018