Tributes flowed in following the announcement of the death of the former United Nations secretary general, Kofi Annan, on Saturday 18 August.
“The world mourns a great leader and humanitarian but celebrates a life full of courage, empathy and remarkable public service”, said European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in a statement. In his view, Annan “devoted his life to making the world a more peaceful and united place”. He added “He fought to end suffering and...