UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pays his respects to <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2018%2F09%2F13%2Fafrica%2Fkofi-annan-state-funeral-intl%2Findex.html">Kofi Annan during a state funeral</a> at the Accra International Conference Centre in Annan's native Ghana on Thursday, September 13.<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2018%2F08%2F18%2Fafrica%2Fkofi-annan-obit-intl%2Findex.html"> Annan, the UN chief from 1997 to 2006, died August 18</a> at age 80 after a brief illness.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pays his respects to Kofi Annan during a state funeral at the Accra International Conference Centre in Annan's native Ghana on Thursday, September 13. Annan, the UN chief from 1997 to 2006, died August 18 at age 80 after a brief illness.
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From left, Annan's son, Kojo Annan, his widow, Nane Annan, and daughter Ama Annan Adedeji join other family members as the late diplomat's coffin lies in state September 12 at the conference center.
From left, Annan's son, Kojo Annan, his widow, Nane Annan, and daughter Ama Annan Adedeji join other family members as the late diplomat's coffin lies in state September 12 at the conference center.
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A woman mourns near Annan's coffin on September 12. The ceremony marked the end of three days of mourning declared in Ghana.
A woman mourns near Annan's coffin on September 12. The ceremony marked the end of three days of mourning declared in Ghana.
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Ghanaian chiefs line up outside the conference center in Ghana's capital to pay their respects September 12.
Ghanaian chiefs line up outside the conference center in Ghana's capital to pay their respects September 12.
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Local chiefs, politicians and extended family members wait to pay their respects to "Africa's foremost son" on September 12.
Local chiefs, politicians and extended family members wait to pay their respects to "Africa's foremost son" on September 12.
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Guards of a Ghanaian chief wear plants on their heads as part of a funeral tradition.
Guards of a Ghanaian chief wear plants on their heads as part of a funeral tradition.
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Billboards featuring Annan are displayed at the entrance of the Accra International Conference Centre on Tuesday, September 11.
Billboards featuring Annan are displayed at the entrance of the Accra International Conference Centre on Tuesday, September 11.
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The coffin of the former UN secretary-general lies in state at the Accra International Conference Centre on September 11.
The coffin of the former UN secretary-general lies in state at the Accra International Conference Centre on September 11.
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An artist paints a portrait of Annan at the entrance of the conference center on September 11.
An artist paints a portrait of Annan at the entrance of the conference center on September 11.
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UN soldiers carry Annan's coffin after arriving at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana, on Monday, September 10. Annan's body received a hero's welcome ahead of this week's state funeral.
UN soldiers carry Annan's coffin after arriving at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana, on Monday, September 10. Annan's body received a hero's welcome ahead of this week's state funeral.
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