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Dentons expands its presence in Africa with the merger with East African Law Chambers in Tanzania

Lawyer Press
Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, has launched a merger with the leading Tanzanian law firm, East African Law Chambers (EALC), as part of its strategy to increase its presence in Africa…Read more>>

Nigeria’s Air Peace Remains Committed To The Boeing 737 MAX
Simple Flying
One month after the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) lifted the ban on the Boeing 737 MAX, Nigeria’s Air Peace has confirmed it will still look to use 737 MAX aircraft as it upgrades its fleet…Read more>>

U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONS


U.S. dispatches senator to Ethiopia over humanitarian crisis, gives additional aid

Reuters
U.S. President Joe Biden is sending Senator Chris Coons to Ethiopia to meet with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and convey Biden’s “grave concerns” over the humanitarian crisis in the Tigray region, where thousands have died following fighting…Read more>>

TOURISM


Tanzania Association Of Tour Operators Begins Tourism Recovery Efforts

Travel Agent Central
Tanzania is looking to restart its tourism efforts. To note, the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators has selected CornerSun Destination Marketing, a full-service consulting firm specializing in promoting African tourism destinations…Read more>>

Zimbabwe’s entire tourist town of Victoria Falls to get Covid-19 vaccination
Times Live
Zimbabwe’s entire tourist town of Victoria Falls will be vaccinated against Covid-19 as a way to reduce the spread of the virus in one of its most-visited areas. The Zimbabwean government has released 70,000 Sinopharm doses…Read more>>