Cameroon Prepares to Host WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé
Cameroon has announced its readiness to host the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO), scheduled to take place in the capital, Yaoundé, […]
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African Union Renews Push for UN Security Council Seat, Fair Global Representation at AU–EU Summit
On Monday, November 24 2025, Africa’s leaders have renewed their demand for permanent representation on the UN Security Council and more equitable participation in global […]
South Africa’s G20 Presidency to Focus on Boosting Investment in African Infrastructure
South Africa plans to leverage its Group of 20 (G20) presidency to drive investment in Africa’s infrastructure and productive sectors, aiming to boost the continent’s […]
Lifting of patents for Covid-19 vaccines
After intense negotiations between its 164 members, the World Trade Organization (WTO) reached an agreement that includes a five-year waiver of patents on vaccines against […]
Day of office for two Africans at the head of prestigious international institutions
Nigerian Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala takes the reins of the WTO, the World Trade Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. While the Senegalese Makhtar Diop takes over as the […]
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is appointed Director-General of the WTO
The Nigerian Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was appointed Monday, February 15 at the head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in the hope of putting an end […]