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Boutros Boutros-Ghali (1922-2016) was an Egyptian diplomat and politician who served as the sixth Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1992 to 1996, making him the first African to hold the position. He was born into a prominent Coptic Christian family in Cairo, and studied law at Cairo University and in Paris.

Boutros-Ghali held several high-level positions in the Egyptian government, including Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister, before being elected to head the UN. During his tenure as Secretary-General, he worked to reform and streamline the organization, and was a strong advocate for multilateralism and peacekeeping efforts.

However, Boutros-Ghali's tenure at the UN was also marked by controversy, as he faced criticism for his handling of conflicts in Bosnia, Somalia, and Rwanda. He was ultimately not re-elected for a second term, with the United States vetoing his nomination.

After leaving the UN, Boutros-Ghali continued to be involved in international affairs, serving as Secretary-General of La Francophonie (a French-speaking organization) and as President of the South Centre (a think-tank supporting developing countries). He was also a prolific writer, publishing numerous books and articles on international law and politics.