World Trade Organisation’s new director-general makes history

The new director-general of the World Trade Organisation — the first African and first woman to hold the post — has arrived at its Geneva headquarters for her first day on the job

Mon, 01 Mar, 2021 - 10:59

Associated Press Reporter

The new director-general of the World Trade Organisation — the first African and first woman to hold the post — has arrived at its Geneva headquarters for her first day on the job.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, 66, a Nigerian economist and former government minister, donned a mask as she made brief comments to reporters on the way into the imposing building on the shores of Lake Geneva on Monday.