Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

WTO chief Okonjo-Iweala reinstated for second term as trade wars loom

World Trade Organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was reappointed for a second term at a special meeting on Friday, the trade watchdog said, meaning her tenure will coincide with U.S. President-elect…

WTO warns of ‘real’ recession risk in some major economies

Recession in major economies will hit emerging, poor nations Resumed U.S.-China leaders' dialogue 'very helpful' -WTO head Hopeful of break-through in WTO reform talks next year WTO urging G20 nations…

Historic day for WTO as first female and first African takes the helm

The World Trade Organization’s first female and first African director-general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala began work on Monday, ending a six-month leadership void at the global trade watchdog. After a long campaign…