Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was appointed to be the next director-general of the World Trade Organization. She is the first African and the first woman to lead the body, which governs trade rules between nations. Members of the WTO have said this is a very significant moment for the WTO.

First published in the February 17, 2021, 6:05 a.m. edition

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