First Woman, African Chosen To Lead World Trade Organization

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was appointed as the head of the World Trade Organization, marking a historic moment as she is the first woman and African to hold this position. Her appointment was decided by over 160 countries in the WTO. She aims to address the economic and health challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic as her first priority.

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