World Trade Organisation Stories

AfDB, AfCFTA and Africa50 sign MoU to unlock continent’s trade potential
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 30, 2025

The new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims to tackle the physical and digital infrastructure deficits that have long constrained trade and economi...

World trade to rebound in second half year but tariff pressures cast shadow - outlook
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 16, 2025

The higher “reciprocal” tariff rates introduced on August 7 are expected to place mounting pressure on US imports and dampen exports from its trading...

WTO chief Okonjo-Iweala reinstated for second term as trade wars loom
Reuters  |  Nov 29, 2024

Okonjo-Iweala, a former Nigerian finance minister, made history in 2021 by becoming the WTO's first female and first African director-general.

Africa proposes WTO chief for second term, document shows
Reuters  |  Jul 12, 2024

It cited the need to make progress on outcomes under her tenure ahead of the next major ministerial meeting due to be hosted by Cameroon.

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