Kenya: Top Prosecutor Seeks to Probe Post-Election Violence Nov 6, 2009
A peace deal negotiated by former United Nations secretary general Kofi Annan saw Mr Kibaki and Mr Odinga agree to share power under a coalition government. Be the first to. (allAfrica.com)
Letter to The President: # 4 Nov 5, 2009
What was new was the collaboration between The Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT (AITI-KACE), The Accra Linux User Group, organizers of the celebration, and the Association of Ghana Industries, (AGI) to hold a press conference to inform the general public about event, which occasion was also used by the AITI-KACE to launch this year's Innovation Week The efforts of the indefatigable Dorothy Gordon, Director of AITI-KACE and her team deserve the highest commendation. Under her... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Karadzic ends boycott of trial seen as key to Balkans closure Nov 4, 2009
"The Yugoslavian war was a defining moment for justice," says Hans Corell, chief legal adviser to former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. "After the wall fell and the cold war ended, a greater awareness began to force itself into the world public. The war-crimes tribunals were part of a view that you can't conduct mass murder and get away with it by hiding behind the sovereignty of the state.". (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Bissah maintains scoring form Nov 3, 2009
1 - Nurudeen Ali, Richard Addae (Aduana), Kofi Nti Boakye, Abraham Annan, Emmanuel. Ansong, Daniel Yeboah, Tanko Mohammed and Daniel Acquaye (Heart of Lions), Daniel Nii. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Africa: Mandela Leads Global Elders Coalition to Halt Climate Change Nov 2, 2009
Former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan, said: "Climate change is not an abstract or future threat. It is happening now, with damaging consequences. Failure to take meaningful action in Copenhagen will not only fail those who are suffering today, but will also jeopardise the wellbeing of our planet and future generations.". In his comment, former President of Brazil, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, said: "Developed nations and fast growing economies like Brazil, China and India must share in the... (allAfrica.com)
Controversy Unlimited: A Pitiful Ghanaian Mentality Nov 2, 2009
This is why a Spio Garbrah would distinguish himself at either the World Bank, African Development Bank or the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organization; it explains why a Boakye Agyarko would rise to the Vice Presidency of the Bank of New York; it underpins why Mohammed Ibn Chambas would become President of ECOWAS and facilitate the elevation of a Kofi Annan to the post of Secretary-General of the United Nations. Had these people being aiming for the aforementioned positions within the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Stop begging, Africa leaders told Nov 1, 2009
Praising African leaders for making progress on democracy, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan announced the creation of a UN Democracy Fund to help poor countries prepare and hold elections. He said that "almost all" of the countries represented at the summit in the Libyan coastal town of Sirte were committed to holding elections. (Yahoo News -- Libya)
Libya's Bulgarian medics appeal Nov 1, 2009
Bulgarian news agency BTA on Tuesday said UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan had reiterated his personal commitment to the case to Bulgarian Foreign Minister Solomon Passy in New York. SEE ALSO: 06 Dec 04 | Africa 06 May 04 | Africa 04 Sep 03 | Africa 04 Jun 02 | Middle East 17 Feb 02 | Middle East 23 Dec 01 | Middle East. (Yahoo News -- Libya)
Rejoinder toHow Mills scuttled Kufours Award Oct 31, 2009
On a related point, it needs to be made clear that the Prize committee, which is made up of eminent international figures , including two Noble Laureates, two former European Presidents and one former African Prime Minister, under the chairmanship of Mr. Kofi Annan, works on the basis of complete confidentiality. I am aware too that, in this instance, the thoroughness of the Committees work was enhanced by the use of professional investigators. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Zimbabwe: Minister Biti Breaks Ranks With MDC-T Oct 30, 2009
He, however, abrogates the MDC-T of the duty to lead the anti-sanctions lobby that he says should be led by a group of "Elders" like ex-US president Jimmy Carter and former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan. Under the Global Political Agreement that paved way for the inclusive Government, MDC-T undertook to push for the lifting of the illegal economic sanctions that they invited at the turn of the millennium. (allAfrica.com)
No fairness in access to finance Oct 29, 2009
Madam Dorothy Gordon of Ghanas Kofi Annan ICT Centre, who moderated the panel discussions called for an affirmative action by leadership in society, and tasked resource persons present, including Yoofi Grant of Databank Financial Services, to play pioneering roles in fighting for what is due women. Pat Mitchell, an international mentor and leader in global women's issues, and Fiona Egberts, a woman's Advocate from UK were key speakers at the summit. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Asokore Chief launches Book on Ghana @ 50 Oct 29, 2009
The lectures covered themes including: "Championing Africa's Renaissance," by Mr Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary General; "The Struggle for Ghana's Independence, 1947 to 1957," by Professor Yaw Saffu; "The Degree of our Commitment to our national motto, Freedom and Justice; by Prof C. E. K. Kumado and "Our Cultural Values and National Orientation," by Prof. Kwame Gyekye. Others were: "A Critical Assessment of the Management of Ghana's Natural Resources and the Environment," by Prof. Yaa... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Massive Corruption Made Ex-President Kufuor Unfit For Mo Ibrahim Award Oct 27, 2009
Big Mo Ibrahim was asked at a news conference about politicians who meet the award criteria but were not chosen and he noted that "I made clear when I started the foundation that there may be years when a winner is not chosen and this is such a year. But the question that remains is why not a winner this year? Certainly the candidates were unfit. Responds from Former President John Agyekum Kufuor The responds to this rebuke from the Former President, John Agyekum Kufuor, a leader who led a... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mills appoints new members of boards, councils Oct 27, 2009
Mr Emmanuel F. Siisi-Wilson is the Chairman of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the other members are: Mr. Emmanuel Amuzu Agbodo, Ms. Mildred Annan and Dr. Vincent Nartey ... The Kofi Annan Centre for Excellence board is chaired by Mr. Kweku Dua Danquah and the other members are: Mr. Henry Kojo Agbai, Ms Estelle Appiah, Mr. Yaw Benneh, Dr. Imoro Braimah ... The Social Investment Fund is chaired by Dr. Jacob Benjamin Quartey-Papafio, the other members are: Mr. Joseph Dome Chognuru,... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Kenya: U.S. Slaps Travel Ban on Minister Oct 27, 2009
He said he was delivering a message from President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton who he said had held meeting with chief mediator Kofi Annan and vowed to ensure that Kenya does not go down the path of bloodshed again come 2012. It was significant that the US took the decision to bar a government minister even after President Kibaki wrote a letter to him last month protesting against America's decision to target members of the Cabinet. (allAfrica.com)
US bans senior Kenyan official Oct 27, 2009
In July, former UN chief Kofi Annan passed the names of those accused of orchestrating the violence to the International Criminal Court in a sealed envelope. The list, drawn up by a Kenyan judicial commission, has not been made public. (BBC News -- Africa)
Ghana Armed Forces Angry With Prez Mills? Oct 25, 2009
When the unexpected landing of the security operatives in the premises of the Accra-based radio station was sensed by the discussants on the programmes, Justice Annan, the source of the allegation, was swiftly provided with exit route out of the premises. Justice Annan was recently axed from the staff roll of The Informer, a viciously pro-Mills and Blue Gate newspaper, following his demand that some top political figures be removed from the corridors of power ... Justice Annan, when he took his... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Russian rights trio win top EU assembly prize Oct 23, 2009
Previous winners include Nelson Mandela, Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi and former United Nations chief Kofi Annan -- each also former Nobel Peace Prize winners. The other shortlisted candidates were Eritrean-Swedish author and political prisoner Dawit Isaak, and Palestinian women's activist Izzeldin Abuelaish. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Why Mo Ibrahim snubbed Kufuor Oct 23, 2009
Fortunately, the prize committee, made up of eminent personalities like former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan and former president of Finland, Martti Ahtisaari, has decided that none of them deserves to be rewarded ... Our former leader needed a reality check and I am happy it was delivered by none other than Kofi Annan and the Mo Ibrahim Prize Committee. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Top 10 Worst Nobel Peace Prize Winners Oct 22, 2009
UN and Kofi Annan (2001): Lucky they got the award before the Iraqi oil-for-food scandal broke. 5. (Human Events Online)
* African prize judges fail to find governance winner Oct 21, 2009
The seven-member prize committee is chaired by former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan. It includes former Finnish president and Nobel laureate Martti Ahtisaari, International Atomic Energy Agency director-general and Nobel laureate Mohamed ElBaradei, and former Mozambican minister of education and culture Graca Machel. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Kenya: Kibaki Speaks Out Against Local Militias Oct 21, 2009
Chief mediator Kofi Annan took up the reports with top government officials during his recent visit to the country, but was told that there was no large scale rearmament of militia. The government officials however told Mr Annan that there had been an "increased level of criminality in parts of the country and it is being dealt with". (allAfrica.com)
African leadership prize withheld Oct 20, 2009
The Prize is awarded by a Prize Committee made up of presidents and Nobel Laureates, amongst others: Kofi Annan, Mohamed El Baradei, etc ... I was almost appealing to Mr Ibrahim to broaden the award to include other African leaders in other fields who have made an impact in Africa and the world at large, i had Kofi Annan in mind. (BBC News -- Africa)
Africa: No Ibrahim Prize for African Leadership This Year [press release] Oct 20, 2009
Agriculture and food security, chaired by H.E. Mr Kofi Annan. Mr Annan is Chairman of the Board of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA). (allAfrica.com)
Illusions on the edge of a precipice Oct 19, 2009
British climate economist Lord Nicholas Stern and former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan are among luminaries now saying that no deal is better than a bad deal, while European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso warns: ''If we don't sort this out, it risks becoming the longest and most global suicide note in history. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
New Greek PM's Nicosia visit focuses on Cyprus issue Oct 19, 2009
Papandreou's traditional good relations with the government and political parties in Cyprus cooled down and he fell out with the former Cyprus government after he expressed support for the so-called Annan plan -- a proposal for a solution of the Cyprus problem, named after former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan who acted as an arbitrator ... Papandreou visited Cyprus for only a few hours last December to attend the funeral of the former Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos, the arch-rival of the... (Xinhuanet, China)
Libya's Bulgarian medics appeal Oct 17, 2009
Bulgarian news agency BTA on Tuesday said UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan had reiterated his personal commitment to the case to Bulgarian Foreign Minister Solomon Passy in New York. SEE ALSO: 06 Dec 04 | Africa 06 May 04 | Africa 04 Sep 03 | Africa 04 Jun 02 | Middle East 17 Feb 02 | Middle East 23 Dec 01 | Middle East. (Yahoo News -- Libya)
Africa: AGRA Launches Initiative to Empower Governments Oct 16, 2009
"Unlike farmers everywhere else in the world, African farmers, most of who are women, receive little or no support from their governments," said Mr. Kofi A. Annan, Chairman of the AGRA Board and former Secretary-General of the United Nations ... "In the long-term, the ability of Africa's smallholder farmers to adequately feed the continent depends on a policy environment that improves access to agricultural technologies, assures market access, stabilize food prices for the poor, protects the... (allAfrica.com)
0% in examinations would no longer be tolerated- minister Oct 16, 2009
Dr Joseph Annan, the Deputy Minister for Education said as managers of education it behoved on them to ensure that government had value for mone= y by supervising the activities of the schools to ensure that standards wer= e not compromised ... Dr Annan noted that for the parent stakeholder not to be overburdene= d with its role, government had introduced subsidies to alleviate the pligh= t of the parent and urge the directors to ensure that schools did not levy the children ... Dr Annan assured... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
'Greener' Green Revolution the Aim of New Gates Foundation Grants Oct 16, 2009
"Unlike farmers everywhere else in the world, African farmers, most of whom are women, receive little or no support from their governments," said Kofi A. Annan, the former United Nations Secretary-General who chairs AGRA's board of directors. "We must change this. The new support to AGRA from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is coming at the right time for Africa, where strong national policy action is essential to end poverty and attain African food security.". (allAfrica.com)
Gates Foundation Announces Major Grants to Promote Agriculture Oct 15, 2009
"Unlike farmers everywhere else in the world, African farmers, most of whom are women, receive little or no support from their governments," said Kofi A. Annan, the former United Nations Secretary-General of the United Nations who chairs AGRA 's board of directors. "We must change this. The new support to AGRA from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is coming at the right time for Africa, where strong national policy action is essential to end poverty and attain African food security.". (allAfrica.com)
Stop begging, Africa leaders told Oct 13, 2009
Praising African leaders for making progress on democracy, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan announced the creation of a UN Democracy Fund to help poor countries prepare and hold elections. He said that "almost all" of the countries represented at the summit in the Libyan coastal town of Sirte were committed to holding elections. (Yahoo News -- Libya)
Rich Lowry: Obama can serve country well by proving unworthy of Nobel Oct 13, 2009
That leaves the third category, putting him in league with such highly politicized recent recipients of the prize as Kofi Annan, Jimmy Carter and Mohamed ElBaradei. He should recoil from this woeful company. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Kenya: Radical Reforms Land Policy Coming Soon Oct 12, 2009
Mr Orengo's statement came at a time when former United Nation secretary-general Kofi Annan who brokered a political deal that ended Kenya's election violence early last year, was in the country to assess progress on reforms. On land reforms, the coalition government headed by President Mwai Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga, fronted the preparation of the National Land Policy as a major step towards reforming the country's land management systems. (allAfrica.com)
Plot To Kill Kufuor Fails Oct 11, 2009
They include Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General, United Nations (Chair); Martti Ahtisaari, former President of Finland and former UN special envoy to Kosovo; Aicha Bah Diallo, former Minister of Education in Guinea and Director of Basic Education at UNESCO; Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (and Board member of the Foundation):Salim Ahmed Salim, former Prime Minister of Tanzania and former Secretary-General of the Organisation for... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Africa: Obama Wins Nobel Prize - Full Text of Announcement Oct 10, 2009
Past African winners of the prize are Chief Albert Luthuli, leader of South Africa's African National Congress, former President Anwar al-Sadat of Egypt, the then Bishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa, Nelson Mandela and F.W. de Klerk of South Africa, for their work in taking South Africa towards democracy, former United Nations chief Kofi Annan and Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai. Chuck Kennedy/White House. (allAfrica.com)
Despite Drumbeat About Departure, White House Counsel Vows to Stay Oct 10, 2009
He has held top positions on Capitol Hill and in the U.S. State Department, served as special impeachment counsel to President Bill Clinton, and represented high-profile clients such as Kofi Annan, then secretary-general of the United Nations. But for months, and especially the past two weeks, Craig has been fighting questions about whether he'll resign. (Law.com)
Kenya: Raila - We Will Arrest Post-Poll Suspects for Ocampo Oct 10, 2009
Mr Odinga said he and President Kibaki, in recent meetings with chief mediator Kofi Annan, agreed to fully cooperate with the ICC by ensuring arrest of wanted suspects in Kenya. A group of influential cabinet ministers led by Agriculture minister William Ruto have been against trying suspects at the Hague, rooting instead for the truth, justice and reconciliation process. (allAfrica.com)
Obama urged to use Nobel as spur to peace Oct 10, 2009
Former UN chief Kofi Annan called it "an unexpected but inspired choice". But the announcement was not universally lauded. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Obama: Nobel award a 'call to action' for world Oct 10, 2009
-- 2009: President Obama-- 2008: Martti Ahtisaari-- 2007: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Al Gore-- 2006: Muhamad Yunus, Grameen Bank-- 2005: International Atomic Energy Agency, Mohamed ElBaradei-- 2004: Wangari Maathai-- 2003: Shirin Ebadi-- 2002: Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter-- 2001: United Nations, Kofi Annan-- 2000: Kim Dae Jung-- 1999: Medecins Sans Frontieres-- 1998: John Hume, David Trimble-- 1997: International Campaign to Ban Landmines, Jody Williams-- 1996: Carlos... (USA Today -- News)
Kenyans not ready to leave camps Oct 9, 2009
During his visit to Kenya this week former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan lamented how Kenyans were still in camps so long after the signing of a peace deal which he had mediated. Critics suggest some Kenyan politicians have been far more focused on protecting themselves than helping the plight of those whose lives were shattered by the violence - some of which was instigated by politicians. (BBC News)
FACTBOX - Winners of Nobel Peace Prize in past decade Oct 9, 2009
2001 - The United Nations and Secretary-General Kofi Annan. 2000 - South Korean President Kim Dae-jung. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Nobel Peace Prize to be announced Oct 9, 2009
KEY RECENT WINNERS 2008: Martti Ahtisaari 2007: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Al Gore 2002: Jimmy Carter 2001: UN, Kofi Annan 1994: Yasser Arafat, Shimon Peres, Yitzhak Rabin 1993: Nelson Mandela, FW de Klerk 1991: Aung San Suu Kyi 1990: Mikhail Gorbachev 1989: Dalai Lama. French-Colombian activist and former hostage Ingrid Betancourt, rescued last year after five years in captivity, is also reportedly being considered for the honour. (BBC News -- Europe)
Annan calls for reforms Oct 8, 2009
Annan calls for riot tribunals ... Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan says the leaders of Kenya's post-election violence should face trial ... Mr Annan helped mediate a peace deal after the 2008 violence in which 1,300 were killed and 300,000 displaced. (BBC News -- Africa)
Kenya: Annan Winds Up Visit Oct 8, 2009
com: Kenya: Annan Winds Up Visit (Page 1 of 1). Annan Winds Up Visit ... Nairobi Chief mediator Kofi Annan winds up his three-day visit of Kenya Wednesday with a busy schedule of day-long meetings with various leaders. (allAfrica.com)
Annan backs Kenya riot tribunals Oct 8, 2009
Mr Annan (centre) reviewed progress by Kenya's coalition government. Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan says the leaders of Kenya's post-election violence should face trial ... The key perpetrators are to be tried at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, but Mr Annan said it was vital that others were tried in Kenya. (BBC News -- Africa)
Guinea: African Union, Ecowas Must Help End Human Rights Abuses [guest column] Oct 8, 2009
In the aftermath of the post-election violence in Kenya in December 2007, former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan led an international mediation which recommended, among other measures, the creation of a Commission of Inquiry on Post Election Violence (CIPEV) and the creation of a Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission. The CIPEV handed over to Annan a list of key suspects to be held criminally accountable for the violence, either in Kenya before the International Criminal... (allAfrica.com)
Kenya: Country's Governance Rating Dips Oct 7, 2009
The prize committee is chaired by former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan. Last year's award of $5 million was won by former Mozambique president Joaquim Chissano. (allAfrica.com)
Friends of Spio-Garbrah defend Spio Oct 7, 2009
Did Ato Ahwoi not hear of public statements President Mills made at the Castle in 2007 while in the company of Mr. Kofi Annan where he explained to journalists why he was drinking only water. 18. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Journalist Fired For Taking On Okudzeto, Agyenim Boateng Oct 6, 2009
Justice Annan was dismissed from the newspaper somewhere last week due to his opinions he shared on certain radio networks in the capital. According to our information, his loudmouthed lashing of the government information team nearly landed him with a beaten by one of the Deputy Ministers of Information who drove to a radio station where he was on air as a panelist. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
2002: Israel kills Hamas leader Oct 6, 2009
But, in a statement issued through his spokesman, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan condemned Israel for not taking measures to avoid civilian causalities. Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Gideon Meir said that the strike was a reaction to the death of dozens of Israelis in recent suicide attacks. (BBC News -- Africa)
Kenya: Annan Flies in to Add Pressure for Reforms Oct 5, 2009
com: Kenya: Annan Flies in to Add Pressure for Reforms (Page 1 of 1). Annan Flies in to Add Pressure for Reforms ... Nairobi Mediator Kofi Annan flew into the country at 7. (allAfrica.com)
Farming: Alliance seeks R11bn loans Oct 5, 2009
A group headed by former UN chief Kofi Annan planned a loan guarantee facility to leverage $1. 45 billion (R11. (Business Report, South Africa)
Africa: Viable Nations Depend on Integrating Economies, Says Business Leader [interview] Oct 5, 2009
African elders are playing an increasingly important role Kofi Annan in Kenya, Gra;a Machel, who also worked in Kenya and Sudan, [Joaquim] Chissano in Uganda. I also salute the efforts by Thabo Mbeki in Sudan. (allAfrica.com)
Annan in Kenya to assess reform Oct 4, 2009
Mr Annan helped broker the deal that ended the post-poll violence. Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan is due in Kenya to assess progress on much-needed reforms promised after the post-election violence in early 2008 ... Mr Annan was instrumental in brokering a power-sharing deal which pacified the country after inter-ethnic violence had killed more than 1,000 people. (BBC News -- Africa)
Kenya: Post-Violence Election Witnesses Quietly Leave Country Oct 4, 2009
The Sunday Nation has established details of the months-long effort to gather evidence behind the scenes, a process that began almost as soon as former United Nations chief Kofi Annan arrived in Kenya in early 2008 to mediate an end to the post-election violence. Mr Annan is expected to return to Nairobi on Sunday to further pressure Kenyan leaders to speed up the pace of reforms, a key pillar of which is the trial of those who bear the greatest responsibility for the violence which claimed more... (allAfrica.com)
China, Africa ever closer 60 years on Oct 3, 2009
"As Africans demonstrate renewed resolve to address the challenges confronting their continent, they can benefit greatly from the experience of their friends in China, who have had such success in sustaining growth and reducing poverty," said Kofi Annan, then UN Secretary General on the occasion of the Beijing summit. He hailed the grand gathering in Beijing "a historic opportunity for China and Africa to build on these shared ideals, and to advanced South-South cooperation.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Kenya: United Stand Required Oct 3, 2009
As former United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan and International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo follow each other into the country to catch up on respective unfinished business es -- the reform agenda and trials for masterminds of the post-election violence -- it is critical that the cabinet meets and comes out with a unified position on the key issues. We do not need the embarrassment of such key intermediaries in our affairs coming out with the conclusions that Kenya... (allAfrica.com)
Rape, slaying of Kyla Annan unsolved 5 years later Oct 3, 2009
A photo of Kyla Annan is taped to the corner of a Reno police homicide detective's computer, sticking out among family pictures and law enforcement paraphernalia ... Annan's parents, Steven and Cheryl Annan, of South Lake Tahoe, continue to mourn their daughter, and are also troubled the case remains unsolved ... The last time Annan was seen alive was two days before she was found. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Kenya: Reforms - Annan Heads to Country Oct 2, 2009
com: Kenya: Reforms - Annan Heads to Country (Page 1 of 1). Reforms - Annan Heads to Country ... Nairobi Former United Nations secretary general Kofi Annan has confirmed he will travel to Kenya next week to assess progress made in implementation of the agreements that ended the post election violence. (allAfrica.com)
Kenya: Govt to Hand Over Ministers to Hague Oct 2, 2009
In a related development, chief mediator Kofi Annan will have a private lunch meeting with President Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga. He will also hold talks with Mr Odinga ahead of the lunch, but it was yet unclear whether he would meet the President separately. (allAfrica.com)
Kenya: Annan, Top Prosecutor Set to Push for Reforms Oct 1, 2009
com: Kenya: Annan, Ocampo Set to Push for Reforms (Page 1 of 1). Annan, Ocampo Set to Push for Reforms ... Nairobi Mediator Kofi Annan and the International Criminal Court chief prosecutor are set to visit Kenya to push for reforms and trial of poll chaos suspects. (allAfrica.com)
Mean-spirited swipe at vital movement Oct 1, 2009
Kofi Annan, speaking recently about the importance of citizen involvement in the climate movement, said that we must gather in great numbers and let our voices be heard by the policy makers in the United States and in Copenhagen. We must demand strong action to stabilize and reduce global warming emissions if we want a healthy future for our children. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
ICC vows Kenya poll riots trial Oct 1, 2009
International mediators led by former UN chief Kofi Annan were brought in to resolve the crisis - and brokered a power-sharing government. But repeated attempts by mediators to coax the government into setting up a tribunal have came to nothing. (BBC News -- Africa)
Ministry to spend GH200,000 on tree planting nation-wide Sep 30, 2009
Dr Joseph Samuel Annan, a Deputy Minister in-charge of Tertiary Education, observed that the volatility of the business environment made it imperative for management institutions to produce leaders who would not only be interested in maximising investments but also be conscious of responsible corporate responsibility, which were values of the PRME, to sustain their catchments areas ... Dr Annan was hopeful that businesses would become more responsible in their social responsibility to the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
