The nomination of the trio by their respective countries now leaves the possibility that the continent could split votes and derail its shot at the WTO. The other candidates are: South Korean Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee; Mexico’s former WTO deputy director-general Jesus Seade Kuri and former Moldovan foreign minister Tudor Ulianovschi. Under WTO rules, the appointment of the Director General is made by a consensus decision of the General Council, which consists of all WTO members. Ms. Mohamed, a former Kenyan trade minister has previously chaired the WTO’s general council. Currently, the WTO and the trade regime provide the basic parameters for trade policies amongst countries in the region.

Source: Front Page Africa July 10, 2020 18:20 UTC