BREAKING: Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed WTO Director-General

The first woman and first African to run the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been reappointed to the role.

She was reappointed for a second term, the global trade body said Friday.

“WTO members today agreed to give incumbent Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala a second term as director-general of the WTO,” the organisation said in a statement.

Her next four-year term will begin on September 1, 2025.

Breaking: the General Council has appointed Director-General @NOIweala for a second term, effective 1 September 2025. More details to follow. pic.twitter.com/JSqC4RDZ8o

— WTO (@wto) November 29, 2024

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