Obituary Articles

Statement from President Clinton on the Passing of Former Prime Minister of the Netherlands Wim Kok

Due to his modest manner and respectful way of dealing with people, Wim Kok’s legacy is easy to underestimate in today’s rough, conflict-ridden world.

Club de Madrid mourns the loss of Wim Kok, Former PM of The Netherlands and President of Club de Madrid

Strongly committed to making societies inclusively developed, peaceful and sustainable for present and future generations, Wim Kok was President of Club de Madrid from 2009 to 2013.

Club de Madrid mourns the loss of Kofi Annan

As the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006, he was a relentless champion for human rights, development and the rule of law.

In memoriam: Ruud Lubbers, a life committed to public service

His first ministerial role was as Minister for Economic Affairs in 1973. He was appointed as Prime Minister when Dries van Agt resigned after the 1982 election. During his tenure, he pulled The Netherlands out of recession and set it on a path of development and...

Tabaré Vázquez, Club de Madrid Member and a “serious and responsible” President of Uruguay, dies aged 80

Dec 8, 2020

Club de Madrid Members and the Secretariat alike mourn the loss of the former President of Uruguay, Tabaré Vázquez, also a Club de Madrid Member, who died at home due to a terminal illness on 6 December 2020, accompanied by friends and family. After serving as the mayor of his native city,...

Sadiq al-Mahdi, Sudan’s long-time democracy advocate and Club de Madrid Member, dies aged 84

Nov 26, 2020

Sadiq al-Mahdi, Club de Madrid Member and former Prime Minister of Sudan (1966-1967, 1986-1989), has died in a hospital in the United Arab Emirates after weeks of battling COVID-19. The former Heads of State and Government at Club de Madrid and the Secretariat alike mourn his loss. Committed to...

Member Mkapa, a resourceful political reformer, dies in Dar es Salaam

Jul 24, 2020

Benjamin Mkapa, the former President of Tanzania and a Member of Club de Madrid died aged 81 in Dar es Salaam. Members of Club de Madrid and the Secretariat alike mourn the loss of an effective political reformer and an avid contributor to many activities in our organization. He will be sorely...

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