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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Named as Finalist for Top WTO Post
UPDATE: Okonjo-Iweala Makes Final Round to Lead World Trade Organization
The global trade regulator is about to name the two contenders for the final round of the race to head the organisation, and two African women are leading candidates. Former Kenyan Foreign Minister Amina Mohamed is among five candidates who have qualified for round two of the tests, along with former Nigerian Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. The other contenders are Yoo Myung-hee of South Korea, Mohammad Maziad Al-Tuwaijri of Saudi Arabia, and Liam Fox of the United Kingdom. They are seeking to replace Brazilian Roberto de Azevedo, who has served since 2013. Mohamed received the endorsement of the East African Community while, reportedly, Okonjo-Iweala is backed by the European Union.
InFocus
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Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has emerged as one of two finalists - both women - for the post of director-general of the World Trade Organization, along with South Korea's Yoo ... Read more »
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Kenya: Sports CS Amina Mohamed Dealt Blow in Race to Head WTO
Nation, 7 October 2020
Sports CS Amina Mohamed's hopes of heading the World Trade Organisation (WTO) have been dealt a blow after the European Union chose to back Nigerian and South Korean contenders. Read more »
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Nigeria: EU 'Backs Okonjo-Iweala, Korean for WTO Job'
Premium Times, 6 October 2020
There are five candidates now, including from the UK. Read more »
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East Africa: EAC Endorses Kenya's Amina Mohamed for WTO Director-General
East African, 5 October 2020
The East African Community (EAC) has endorsed the candidature of Kenya's Amina Mohamed to head the World Trade Organisation, in the latest boost to her bid. Read more »
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Kenya: Amina Mohamed Gets Regional Endorsement in WTO Race
Nation, 5 October 2020
The East African Community (EAC) has officially endorsed the candidature of Kenya's Amina Mohamed in the race to head the World Trade Organisation (WTO). This has become the latest… Read more »
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Africa: Amina Mohamed Leads Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in Battle for Leadership of the World Trade Organization
Invest Africa, 5 October 2020
As the race for the role of Director General of the World Trade Organization enters a decisive, two of the leading candidates are from Africa with only one of them expected to be… Read more »
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Africa: Africa Split Over Its Three Contenders for WTO Top Seat
Nation, 15 July 2020
The race for the World Trade Organisation's Director-General's seat is once again testing the unity of African countries in fronting common candidates for international agencies. Read more »
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Kenya: A Breath-Catching Race Across the Globe Between Amina and Ngozi
Nation, 3 October 2020
I have not had the opportunity to meet Ambassador Amina Mohamed, our Cabinet Secretary for Sports. I did not interact with her even when she was CS at my own line Ministry of… Read more »
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Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala Is Favourite As WTO Narrows Aspirants to 2 Tuesday
This Day, 3 October 2020
Nigeria's former finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala remains the favourite for the job of director-general of the World Trade Organisation as the body's General Council meets… Read more »
InFocus
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The communiqué from the private sector chief executives said that "ignoring the voice of Africa and other emerging economies will have dramatic consequences for and ... Read more »
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Nigeria has appealed for global support for its candidate as the election process for the World Trade Organisation Director-General position. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria's ... Read more »
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The nomination by Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for the post director-general of the World Trade Organisation has encountered opposition. The economist ... Read more »
Amina Mohamed and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala are set to face off in the final run to the position of WTO Chair.
