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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Becomes WTO Leader
Filed: Feb 15, 2026 at 5:05 AM ET
Summary: On Feb. 15, 2021, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was named the first woman and African leader of the WTO.
WHO: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
WHAT: Became the first woman and African leader of the WTO
WHEN: Feb 15, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
WHERE: Geneva
WHY: To lead the World Trade Organization
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