Explanation

Full Name: Kofi Atta Annan

Born: April 8, 1938, in Kumasi, Ghana

Died: August 18, 2018, in Bern, Switzerland

7th Secretary-General of the United Nations (1997–2006)

First black African to hold the post

Major Achievements:

Promoted human rights, the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), and HIV/AIDS awareness

Played a key role in reforming the UN and promoting global peace

Shared the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize with the United Nations