Africa is again becoming the stage for the proxy wars of foreign powers
Water is central to human life and cuts across the sustainable development goals water
The freedom struggle and labour veteran says the law is soft on criminals and perpetrators must be punished
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Daniel Ellsberg was honoured for his ‘profound humanism and exceptional moral courage’
Annan was a career diplomat who is widely credited for raising the world body’s profile in global politics during his two terms as UN chief
The annual lecture will this year be held on July 17, the day before what would have been Mandela’s 100th birthday
Former UN secretary general Kofi Annan has come to the defence of the ICC, which has been criticised for "unfairly targeting Africans".
Tax avoidance and "murky" deals by major international firms are depriving African states of tens of billions of dollars each year, says Kofi Annan.
Brahimi, who served as a UN envoy in Afghanistan, formally accepted the post and will resume efforts to find a diplomatic solution to Syria’s crisis.
Former UN secretary general Kofi Annan is stepping down as the UN-Arab League mediator in the 17-month-old Syria conflict at the end of the month.
The Syrian opposition has vowed to confront Bashar al-Assad directly if the UN fails to vote in favour of imposing sanctions upon his regime.
There is no place for President Bashar al-Assad in any future Syrian government, diplomats say, as Russia and China agree to transition plan.
Kofi Annan has warned that an all-out war looms in Syria, holding President Bashar al-Assad as the first responsible to act to end the conflict.
UN chief Ban Ki-moon has warned that Syria risks a ”catastrophic civil war” following a massacre that sparked global outrage.
South African political analysts have explained the country’s low-key stance on Syria as a mix of overcompensation and awkwardness.
UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan says his peace plan could be the last bid to avoid war in Syria, where a truce has failed to end months of bloodshed.
Kofi Annan’s peace plan has thrown up suspicions with a briefing to the Security Council suggesting a painful, open-ended process.
Kofi Annan’s deputy has told the Security Council that the swift deployment of observers to Syria is needed despite risks and persistent violence.
A team of United Nations monitors have begun work in Syria, seeking to ensure both state forces and the opposition repect the terms of their truce.
Syria has promised Kofi Annan it will stop all fighting by the dawn deadline, but has a right to respond to attacks by "armed terrorist groups".
UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan has urged an end to violence in Syria, amid claims 1 000 people have been killed in the past week.
As Syria emarks on a new peace plan, news has emerged that its forces summarily executed over 100 civilians and rebel fighters in the past few months.
The US has warned Syria it won’t be able to deceive the world about compliance with a cease-fire that is just days away, as the violence continues.
Syria has told Arab League envoy Kofi Annan that it has begun pulling troops in line with a peace plan accepted by President Bashar al-Assad.
Syrian activists have accused forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad of bombarding rebel areas as a UN mission is expected to arrive in Damascus.
Activists accuse Syrian troops of shelling two cities in an effort to weaken forces fighting Bashar al-Assad’s government before a ceasefire deadline.
Syrian violence has killed at least 16 people, including eight soldiers who died during ambushes and battles in the east, north west and Damascus.
Syria President Bashar al-Assad has promised to try to implement a UN-backed peace plan but demands that opposition groups pledge to end violence.
Syria’s acceptance of a plan to end that country’s bloody crisis has sparked sceptical responses and concern that Bashar al-Assad is buying time.
Syria has accepted a ceasefire and peace plan drawn up by Arab League special envoy Kofi Annan as Syrian troops thrust into Lebanon to battle rebels.
Kofi Annan was in Moscow on Sunday for talks with President Dmitry Medvedev, which has crucial influence over efforts to end violence in Syria.