WTO Gets First Woman And First African Director General – Analysis

The organisation has never been led by an African, despite Africa representing 27 percent of the WTO’s membership, with 35 percent members from developing countries.

By Aarshi Tirkey and Kripa Arnand*

After South Korea’s candidate, Yoo Myung-hee, pulled out of the race on 6 February, the path was paved for Nigeria’s...