The body of the former UN Secretary-General, Kofi Annan  began his final journey to his ancestors today Tuesday September 11, 2018.

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Thousands of mourners have gathered at the Accra International Conference Centre as the nation begins three-day mourning.

They are currently filing past the remains of the global icon to pay their last respects as the nation begins three-day mourning.

The casket containing the body of the late UN UN Secretary-General has been adorned in the colours of the national flag.