As the first African and woman to lead the WTO, Okonjo-Iweala’s reappointment underscores global confidence in her leadership. The new term will begin on September 1, 2025, following unanimous ...

“I think it’s maybe understatement of the century to say that global trade is facing the greatest disruption in 80 years.” It’s a significant statement from anyone, let alone Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, ...

GENEVA (AP) — The World Trade Organization chief said Friday she’s “eager” to work with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his trade team, while taking a wait-and-see stance about Trump’s plans to ...

Director-general (DG) of World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged African leaders to sustain the global fight against pollution and climate change.

The WTO director-general ran unopposed. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is set to serve a second term as the head of the World Trade Organization, following her reelection to the post on Nov. 29. According to ...

Okonjo-Iweala's great task is to reform an organisation that's in desperate need of an upgrade. The historic double could have somewhat been thwarted if Donald Trump won re-election as United States ...