The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Court of Arbitration is hosting the 9th ICC Africa Conference on International Arbitration on 29–30 May 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya. The event will bring together arbitration professionals, legal experts, and business leaders to examine Africa’s evolving role in shaping global Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practices. With keynotes from renowned speakers and discussions on ESG arbitration and AI in legal frameworks, the conference provides an exceptional platform for networking, learning, and advancing arbitration in the African context.
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Ripple could be cracking the blockchain banking code, say D24
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i3 Selects 7 African Startups to Receive Up to $225K and Strategic Support to Advance Pharmacy Care Innovation
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Wattlab Launches SolarDeck: Plug-and-Play Solar Power for Seagoing Vessels
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The New Map of African Logistics
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