A Nigerian corruption fighter nicknamed ‘Okonjo the trouble maker’ could shake up the WTO
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is undoubtedly the first WTO chief to have her mother kidnapped by opponents of an anti-corruption drive. She'll also be the first woman...
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BP’s new CEO needs to steer company through world wary of oil
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