Regional Integration

At the WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon, Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala commended Ethiopia's efforts to become a member. She noted that Ethiopia achieved more progress in one year than in the previous 22 years. The director-general urged the 166 member states to approve and support Ethiopia's accession.

March 13, 2026 Reported by AI

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola highlighted progress in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) while calling for further regional integration during a ministerial meeting in Pretoria.