Two Ministers Among Eight Killed in Helicopter Crash - Ghana

Two Ministers Among Eight Killed in Helicopter Crash - Ghana

Soldiers carry a coffin of the deceased at the Air Force Base in Accra, Ghana, on August 6, 2025. The Ghanaian government has confirmed that eight people, including two senior ministers, were killed in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday. Minister of Defense Edward Kofi Omane Boamah and Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation Murtala Muhammed were killed in the crash, Julius Debrah, chief of staff at the Presidency, announced at a press briefing. Photo by The Presidency of the Republic of Ghana/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Ministers Among Eight Killed in Helicopter Crash - Ghana

Two Ministers Among Eight Killed in Helicopter Crash - Ghana

Soldiers carry a coffin of the deceased at the Air Force Base in Accra, Ghana, on August 6, 2025. The Ghanaian government has confirmed that eight people, including two senior ministers, were killed in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday. Minister of Defense Edward Kofi Omane Boamah and Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation Murtala Muhammed were killed in the crash, Julius Debrah, chief of staff at the Presidency, announced at a press briefing. Photo by The Presidency of the Republic of Ghana/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Ministers Among Eight Killed in Helicopter Crash - Ghana

Two Ministers Among Eight Killed in Helicopter Crash - Ghana

Soldiers carry a coffin of the deceased at the Air Force Base in Accra, Ghana, on August 6, 2025. The Ghanaian government has confirmed that eight people, including two senior ministers, were killed in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday. Minister of Defense Edward Kofi Omane Boamah and Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation Murtala Muhammed were killed in the crash, Julius Debrah, chief of staff at the Presidency, announced at a press briefing. Photo by The Presidency of the Republic of Ghana/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Book of Clarence Premiere - LA

The Book of Clarence Premiere - LA

Eric Kofi Abrefa arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Sony Pictures' 'The Book of Clarence' held at the David Geffen Theater at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on January 5, 2024 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Book of Clarence Premiere - LA

The Book of Clarence Premiere - LA

Eric Kofi Abrefa arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Sony Pictures' 'The Book of Clarence' held at the David Geffen Theater at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on January 5, 2024 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-FIFA-WORLD CUP-U17-GROUP C-ENG VS BRA

(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-FIFA-WORLD CUP-U17-GROUP C-ENG VS BRA

(231117) -- JAKARTA, Nov. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Josh-Kofi Acheampong (Top) of England competes with Joao Henrique of Brazil during the group C match of the FIFA World Cup U17 at The Jakarta International Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, Nov. 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-FIFA-WORLD CUP-U17-GROUP C-NCL VS ENG

(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-FIFA-WORLD CUP-U17-GROUP C-NCL VS ENG

(231111) -- JAKARTA, Nov. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Josh-Kofi Acheampong (R) of England celebrates scoring during the group C match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 between New Caledonia and England in Jakarta, Indonesia, Nov 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

Ghanaian lawmaker says Belt and Road is driving Africa toward industrialization

STORY: Ghanaian lawmaker says Belt and Road is driving Africa toward industrialization DATELINE: Oct. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in Ghana 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KOFI ADAMS, Member of Parliament (MP) in the Oti Region of Ghana 3. various of the Bui hydropower dam 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KOFI ADAMS, Member of Parliament (MP) in the Oti Region of Ghana 5. various of the views in Ghana 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KOFI ADAMS, Member of Parliament (MP) in the Oti Region of Ghana STORYLINE: A Ghanaian lawmaker has said the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has gradually propelled Africa toward industrialization. Kofi Adams, a member of parliament (MP) in the Oti Region of Ghana, said China initiated the BRI to support trading and economic development. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KOFI ADAMS, Member of Parliament (MP) in the Oti Region of Ghana "Despite the presence of all other means of movement for them, there's aviation, there's the sea, all that

My Home Unknown Premiere - LA

My Home Unknown Premiere - LA

Kofi Boakye, The Premiere screening of "My Home Unknown" at Dances With Films Film Festival at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, CA, USA on June 1 2023. Photo by Fati Sadou/ABACAPRESS.COM

My Home Unknown Premiere - LA

My Home Unknown Premiere - LA

Kofi Boakye, The Premiere screening of "My Home Unknown" at Dances With Films Film Festival at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, CA, USA on June 1 2023. Photo by Fati Sadou/ABACAPRESS.COM

My Home Unknown Premiere - LA

My Home Unknown Premiere - LA

Kofi Boakye, The Premiere screening of "My Home Unknown" at Dances With Films Film Festival at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, CA, USA on June 1 2023. Photo by Fati Sadou/ABACAPRESS.COM

My Home Unknown Premiere - LA

My Home Unknown Premiere - LA

Kofi Boakye, The Premiere screening of "My Home Unknown" at Dances With Films Film Festival at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, CA, USA on June 1 2023. Photo by Fati Sadou/ABACAPRESS.COM

My Home Unknown Premiere - LA

My Home Unknown Premiere - LA

Kofi Boakye, The Premiere screening of "My Home Unknown" at Dances With Films Film Festival at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, CA, USA on June 1 2023. Photo by Fati Sadou/ABACAPRESS.COM

My Home Unknown Premiere - LA

My Home Unknown Premiere - LA

Kofi Boakye, The Premiere screening of "My Home Unknown" at Dances With Films Film Festival at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, CA, USA on June 1 2023. Photo by Fati Sadou/ABACAPRESS.COM

My Home Unknown Premiere - LA

My Home Unknown Premiere - LA

Kofi Boakye, Yaz Canli, Richard-John Seikaly, Alvaro Orlando , The Premiere screening of "My Home Unknown" at Dances With Films Film Festival at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, CA, USA on June 1 2023. Photo by Fati Sadou/ABACAPRESS.COM

My Home Unknown Premiere - LA

My Home Unknown Premiere - LA

Kofi Boakye, Richard-John Seikaly, Alvaro Orlando , The Premiere screening of "My Home Unknown" at Dances With Films Film Festival at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, CA, USA on June 1 2023. Photo by Fati Sadou/ABACAPRESS.COM

My Home Unknown Premiere - LA

My Home Unknown Premiere - LA

Kofi Boakye, Richard-John Seikaly, Alvaro Orlando , The Premiere screening of "My Home Unknown" at Dances With Films Film Festival at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, CA, USA on June 1 2023. Photo by Fati Sadou/ABACAPRESS.COM

My Home Unknown Premiere - LA

My Home Unknown Premiere - LA

Kofi Boakye, Yaz Canli, Richard-John Seikaly, Alvaro Orlando , The Premiere screening of "My Home Unknown" at Dances With Films Film Festival at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, CA, USA on June 1 2023. Photo by Fati Sadou/ABACAPRESS.COM

My Home Unknown Premiere - LA

My Home Unknown Premiere - LA

Kofi Boakye, Richard-John Seikaly, Alvaro Orlando , The Premiere screening of "My Home Unknown" at Dances With Films Film Festival at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, CA, USA on June 1 2023. Photo by Fati Sadou/ABACAPRESS.COM

My Home Unknown Premiere - LA

My Home Unknown Premiere - LA

Kofi Boakye, Yaz Canli, Richard-John Seikaly, Alvaro Orlando , The Premiere screening of "My Home Unknown" at Dances With Films Film Festival at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, CA, USA on June 1 2023. Photo by Fati Sadou/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.N. to take lead in tsunami relief, makes $1 bil. appeal

U.N. to take lead in tsunami relief, makes $1 bil. appeal

JAKARTA, Indonesia - U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan speaks to reporters at an emergency summit in Jakarta on Jan. 6. At the meeting, Annan appealed for almost $1 billion dollars in initial relief to cover the humanitarian emergency needs of an estimated 5 million people affected by the Dec. 26 earthquake and tsunami.

(2)Koizumi, Annan confirm roles in tsunami relief

(2)Koizumi, Annan confirm roles in tsunami relief

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (L) and U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan meet in Jakarta on Jan. 6 on the sidelines of a conference of world leaders on the quake-triggered tsunami disaster. (Pool photo)

Koizumi, Annan confirm roles in tsunami relief, talk U.N. reform

Koizumi, Annan confirm roles in tsunami relief, talk U.N. reform

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (L) and U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan pose for pictures prior to their talks on the sidelines of a conference of world leaders on the earthquake-triggered tsunami damage.

Japan's chief ambassador presents credentials to Annan

Japan's chief ambassador presents credentials to Annan

NEW YORK, United States - Kenzo Oshima (L), Japan's chief ambassador to the United Nations, presents his credentials to U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan on Dec. 21. Annan welcomed the return of the former U.N. undersecretary general to New York.

Dujarric to return as top U.N. spokesman

Dujarric to return as top U.N. spokesman

TOKYO, Japan - Stephane Dujarric will take over as U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon's top spokesman on March 10, 2014, replacing Martin Nesirky. Dujarric, a former correspondent and field producer for ABC News, has also served as spokesman under Ban's predecessor Kofi Annan.

News conference after meeting of Action Group for Syria

News conference after meeting of Action Group for Syria

GENEVA, Switzerland - Kofi Annan, former U.N. secretary general and joint special envoy of the United Nations and the League of Arab States on Syria, speaks at a news conference after a meeting of the Action Group for Syria in Geneva on June 30, 2012.

Ex-U.N. chief Annan

Ex-U.N. chief Annan

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Kofi Annan, former U.N. secretary general, at the Japanese prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 2, 2009. The United Nations and the Arab League said Feb. 23, 2012, that they have appointed Annan as their joint special envoy on the Syrian crisis, as part of efforts to end intensified violent crackdowns on antigovernment protests in the Middle Eastern country.

Kan at Davos forum

Kan at Davos forum

DAVOS, Switzerland - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (L, front) meets with former U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan (R, front) and Japan International Cooperation Agency President Sadako Ogata (C, front) in Davos on Jan. 29, 2011. Kan was in the Swiss resort to attend an annual meeting of the World Economic Forum.

Aso vows to continue support for African economic development

Aso vows to continue support for African economic development

TOKYO, Japan - Former U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan (L) talks with Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 2. Aso reaffirmed Japan's efforts to further encourage economic development in Africa.

Ban begins 1st day as U.N. secretary general

Ban begins 1st day as U.N. secretary general

NEW YORK, United States - New U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon begins his first working day Jan. 2, a day after officially taking over from Kofi Annan, by reiterating his commitment to making the six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear ambitions a high priority item.

Annan says Iraq war 'worst moment' of his time at U.N.

Annan says Iraq war 'worst moment' of his time at U.N.

NEW YORK, United States - Outgoing U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan holds his final press conference at U.N. headquarters on Dec. 19, calling the world body's inability to stop the Iraq war the ''worst moment'' of his 10 years in office.

Ban pledges to uphold U.N. ideals at oath-taking ceremony

Ban pledges to uphold U.N. ideals at oath-taking ceremony

NEW YORK, United States - Ban Ki Moon of South Korea, the next U.N. secretary general, listens to questions from a reporter at his first news conference at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Dec. 14. Ban will take over from Kofi Annan when his term expires at the end of the year.

Ban pledges to uphold U.N. ideals at oath-taking ceremony

Ban pledges to uphold U.N. ideals at oath-taking ceremony

NEW YORK, United States - Ban Ki Moon of South Korea, the next U.N. secretary general, attends an oath-taking ceremony at the United Nations General Assembly hall in New York on Dec. 14. Ban will take over from Kofi Annan when his term expires at the end of the year.

U.N. chief-designate Ban arrives in New York

U.N. chief-designate Ban arrives in New York

NEW YORK, United States - U.N. Secretary General-designate Ban Ki Moon (C) arrives in New York on Nov. 15 to take the top post of the world body on Jan. 1, succeeding Kofi Annan. The swearing-in ceremony is set for mid-December.

Ban appointed as new U.N. chief

Ban appointed as new U.N. chief

NEW YORK, United States - New U.N. Secretary General-designate Ban Ki Moon (R, front) delivers a speech at the U.N. General Assembly after being formally appointed as the new U.N. chief at the assembly to succeed Kofi Annan (L, top) whose second five-year term ends Dec. 31.

Ban appointed as new U.N. chief

Ban appointed as new U.N. chief

NEW YORK, United States - New U.N. Secretary General-designate Ban Ki Moon (L) shakes hands with current U.N. chief Kofi Annan in New York on Oct. 13 after being formally appointed as the new U.N. chief at the General Assembly to succeed Annan whose second five-year term ends Dec. 31.

Ex-premier Mori evokes rugby spirit at U.N. confab on AIDS

Ex-premier Mori evokes rugby spirit at U.N. confab on AIDS

NEW YORK, United States - Former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori (L) and U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan pose for photos prior to their talks at the U.N. Headquarters on June 2. Mori, who earlier represented Japan at the U.N. General Assembly session on AIDS, called on world leaders to join forces against AIDS in the spirit of his favorite sport, rugby, saying, ''One for all, all for one.''

U.N. chief Annan meets with Thai Premier Thaksin

U.N. chief Annan meets with Thai Premier Thaksin

Bangkok, Thailand - U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan (R) reviews the guard of honor with Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (L) at the Thai premier's office in Bangkok on May 26.

U.N. chief Annan speaks at Peking Univ.

U.N. chief Annan speaks at Peking Univ.

BEIJING, China - U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan delivers a speech at Peking University in Beijing on May 23. (Pool photo)

Annan meets with Hu

Annan meets with Hu

BEIJING, China - U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan (L) and Chinese President Hu Jintao are in talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 19. (Pool photo)

Annan meets with Hu

Annan meets with Hu

BEIJING, China - U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan (L) and Chinese President Hu Jintao shake hands prior to their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 19. (Pool photo)

Annan hints Japan should make gestures to ease ties with neighbors

Annan hints Japan should make gestures to ease ties with neighbors

TOKYO, Japan - U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan speaks at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on May 18. He hinted that Japan should make gestures to ease its strained ties with China and South Korea mainly over history-related issues, and expressed hope that relations between the neighboring countries will be improved.

Anan honored by University of Tokyo

Anan honored by University of Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan, who was given an honorary doctor's degree by the University of Tokyo, shows off his souvenir before making a speech at the school on May 18.

Annan meets with emperor

Annan meets with emperor

TOKYO, Japan - U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan (L) is in talks with Japanese Emperor Akihito at the Takenoma (bamboo room) in the Imperial Palace on May 18. (Pool photo)

Annan holds talks with Japanese business leaders

Annan holds talks with Japanese business leaders

TOKYO, Japan - United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan (center in front row) and Japanese business leaders pose for photos after their meeting at a Tokyo hotel on May 18.

U.N. chief Annan urges Japan, S. Korea to improve strained ties

U.N. chief Annan urges Japan, S. Korea to improve strained ties

TOKYO, Japan - U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan (L) is greeted by Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on arrival at the latter's official residence in Tokyo on May 17. Annan called on Japan and South Korea to improve their strained relations.

U.N. chief Annan urges Japan, S. Korea to improve strained ties

U.N. chief Annan urges Japan, S. Korea to improve strained ties

TOKYO, Japan - U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan (L) is in talks with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi at the latter's official residence in Tokyo on May 17. Annan called on Japan and South Korea to improve their strained relations.

U.N. chief Annan hopes for settlement of abduction issue

U.N. chief Annan hopes for settlement of abduction issue

SEOUL, South Korea - U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan (L) shakes hands with South Korean Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Ban Ki Moon ahead of their talks in Seoul on May 15. Annan expressed hope for settlement of the issue of Japanese nationals kidnapped by North Korea.

Japan, China, S. Korea should overcome past, Annan says

Japan, China, S. Korea should overcome past, Annan says

NEW YORK, United States - U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan speaks to a group of reporters at the United Nations headquarters in New York on May 10 ahead of his scheduled trip to Asia. Annan is scheduled to travel to Austria and then to South Korea, Japan, China, Vietnam and Thailand.

Japan's Tanaka named as U.N. undersecretary general

Japan's Tanaka named as U.N. undersecretary general

NEW YORK, United States - U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan on March 17 named Nobuaki Tanaka (file photo), Japanese ambassador to Pakistan, as undersecretary general for disarmament affairs.