Mainly African and European names are currently circulating in the media as likely candidates. Several African names appear likely to be in the running, including former Egyptian diplomat Hamid Mamdou, who worked with the WTO for years. Diplomats acknowledge that Africa may be in line for the post since the continent has never before provided a WTO director-general. Other European names circulating include Dutch Foreign Trade Minister Sigrid Kaag, although her spokesperson told AFP that she was "not available" to become head of WTO. But a spokesman told AFP she had enough on her plate currently with her foreign minister job.

Source: Daily Nation June 08, 2020 11:26 UTC