DODOMA, June 26 -- TANZANIA has approved the removal of 1,617 square km of land from Nyerere National Park and its reintegration into Selous Game Reserve, in a move aimed at resolving the boundary dispute between the two game sanctuaries.

Nyerere National Park was established in late 2019 after being carved out of the Selous Game Reserve, one of Africas largest wilderness areas and safari destinations in Southern Tanzania, by the government and Tanzania National Parks Authority.

The Parliament has approved the governments proposal as a strategic move aimed at resolving protracted boundary disputes and facilitating development efforts in surrounding communities.

The excised land will be reabsorbed into the Selous Game Reserve, effective...