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Marking Africa Day, UN hails continent's efforts to overcome conflict, poverty

24 May 2002
Observing Africa Day, which marks the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), the United Nations Security Council and Secretary-General Kofi Annan voiced their support for African leaders' efforts to tackle the continent's problems and stressed the need for international assistance in reaching that goal.
Kofi Annan with President Megawati Soekarnoputri

In Jakarta, Annan applauds President Megawati's efforts to bolster ties with neighbours

17 May 2002
Arriving in Indonesia today for an official visit, the United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, applauded President Megawati Soekarnoputri's efforts to strengthen relations with neighbouring countries, describing as "wise and courageous" her decision to attend independence ceremonies this weekend in East Timor.

UN to send letters to Israeli, Palestinian officials seeking information for report

14 May 2002
The United Nations will soon contact Israeli and Palestinian authorities seeking input for a report – being prepared at the request of the General Assembly – on recent events that took place in Jenin and in other Palestinian cities, a UN spokesman announced today.
Secretary-General Kofi Annan (right) meets with Naji Sabri, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq.
UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

'Useful and frank' UN-Iraq talks end; next round planned within one month - Annan

3 May 2002
Peace and Security

Following three days of talks between senior United Nations and Iraqi officials on returning UN weapons inspectors to the country, Secretary-General Kofi Annan today reported that the discussions had been "useful and frank" and predicted that a new round could be held within a month.

Kofi Annan with Iraqi Foreign Minister Naji Sabri

As UN-Iraq talks open in New York, Annan says key focus is on return of inspectors

1 May 2002
As a new round of talks between the United Nations and senior Baghdad officials got under way today at UN Headquarters in New York, Secretary-General Kofi Annan said he expected the discussions to focus on the return of weapons inspectors to Iraq.