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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong> <\/span>The African Union Commission (AUC), the African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE) and the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at accelerating the development of peaceful nuclear energy across the continent.<\/b><\/p>\n

Signed on the margins of the 39th African Union Summit earlier in February, the agreement establishes a formal framework for cooperation on capacity building, regulatory strengthening, research and innovation, and the mobilisation of technical and financial support for Africa\u2019s energy transition and industrialisation drive.<\/p>\n

Nuclear pact a strategic step for energy in Africa<\/p>\n

The MoU was signed by AU Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy Lerato Mataboge, AFCONE chairperson Gaspard Liyoko Mboyo and OECD NEA director-general William Magwood IV.<\/p>\n

Speaking on behalf of the AUC, Mataboge said the agreement reflects the bloc\u2019s long-term strategy to diversify Africa\u2019s energy mix and improve energy security in line with Agenda 2063.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis memorandum represents more than a partnership \u2013 it is a strategic step toward strengthening Africa\u2019s energy sovereignty and advancing the peaceful use of nuclear energy as a catalyst for industrialisation, resilience and sustainable development.\u201d<\/p>\n

Africa rich in uranium, but poor in nuclear energy generation<\/p>\n

She noted a mismatch between the continent\u2019s natural resources and its electricity output. Africa produces an estimated 15% to 18% of the world\u2019s uranium, largely from Namibia, Niger and South Africa, yet contributes less than 1% of global nuclear electricity generation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis imbalance underscores the opportunity for Africa to harness its resources for value-added development at home,\u201d said Mataboge.<\/p>\n

The AU views nuclear energy as part of a diversified low-carbon power mix capable of providing reliable baseload electricity, supporting industrial growth and large-scale infrastructure such as desalination, irrigation and wastewater treatment.<\/p>\n

Have you read? Appetite for nuclear energy grows across Africa<\/p>\n

Mboyo described the agreement as a \u201cnew chapter\u201d in international nuclear cooperation, stressing that AFCONE would assist member states in strengthening governance and implementing the Pelindaba Treaty, which promotes the peaceful use of nuclear technology in Africa.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is not a bureaucratic exercise, but a strategic step toward secure and sustainable nuclear cooperation at a time when Africa is seeking to meet its massive energy needs while responding to global low-carbon imperatives,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Agreement aims to support nuclear ambitions in Africa<\/p>\n

Magwood said the OECD NEA would provide technical expertise, policy analysis and global best practice guidance to support national nuclear programmes and institutional capacity.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis framework allows us to share knowledge and technical advice in support of Africa\u2019s peaceful nuclear ambitions and help build human capital across the continent,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The partners said the initiative aims to turn Africa\u2019s large uranium resource base into domestic value creation through skills development, technology transfer and regional collaboration. Planned activities include joint research, training programmes and policy cooperation.<\/p>\n

Have you read? Egypt, Russia advance El-Dabaa nuclear project with fuel pact<\/p>\n

The agreement will run for an initial three years, subject to review and renewal.<\/p>\n

South Africa is the continent\u2019s only country generating nuclear power, supplying roughly 5% of its electricity from the 1.8GW Koeberg plant.<\/p>\n

Egypt is constructing a 4.8GW nuclear facility due for completion around 2031, while Algeria, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco and Nigeria are at various stages of developing their own nuclear power programmes.<\/p>\n

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Find more news and analyses on Gambia<\/span> on the Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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