Russia has dangled the possibility of building a nuclear power plant in uranium-rich Niger – a vast, arid state on the edge of the Sahara desert that has to import most of its electricity. It may be deemed impractical and may never happen, but the concept is yet another move by Moscow to seek a...
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Egypt rises as Russia’s top African partner with nuclear power at the core
Russia has declared Egypt its largest African trade and economic partner, emphasizing a strengthening bilateral relationship.Trade between Russia and Egypt is projected to exceed $9 billion by 2024, commemorating 82 years of diplomatic ties.Collaborations across the energy, agriculture, and tourism sectors showcase Egypt as a strategic ally for Russia outside Europe and Asia.Russia is constructing...
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Ghana’s Kenneth Majdoub Joins Global Youth on “Icebreaker of Knowledge” Expedition to the North Pole
Murmansk, Russia Fourteen-year-old Kenneth Majdoub proudly represented Ghana on the sixth Icebreaker of Knowledge international scientific and educational expedition to the geographic North Pole. He was among 66 outstanding students from 21 countries who spent 10 days aboard the 50 Let Pobedy nuclear icebreaker, combining science, exploration, and cultural exchange. For Kenneth, the youngest Ghanaian...
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South Korea seeks to revise nuclear energy pact with US, eyeing enrichment and reprocessing
Diplomatic sources said that discussions are underway on nuclear energy cooperation between the two countries, and that it may be discussed at next week’s summit. could resolve the issues it faces by actively participating in the US’ efforts and supporting its attempts to revitalize its nuclear energy industry,” Jun said. Given that the agreement is...
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Workshop on Industrial Involvement in Ghana’s Nuclear Power Programme Opens in Accra
A four-day workshop aimed at boosting local participation in Ghana’s nuclear power programme has commenced in Accra. The event, organized by Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG) with support from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), is bringing together key players from local industries to discuss opportunities within Ghana’s nuclear power project. The workshop focuses on raising...
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Africa’s Nuclear Capacity Could Expand Tenfold by 2050 – Report
Africa’s nuclear sector is poised for significant growth, with a new International Atomic Energy Agency report projecting generating capacity could increase tenfold by 2050. Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Despite having just one operational nuclear plant today, a new report projects that Africa’s generating capacity could increase tenfold by 2050. The report, ‘Outlook for Nuclear...
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Five countries account for 71% of the world’s nuclear generation capacity
Five countries account for more than two-thirds of the world’s total nuclear electricity generation capacity. The United States has the most capacity, followed by France, China, Russia, and South Korea, based on International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) data as of June 2025. Globally, 416 nuclear power reactors are operating in 31 countries, with a total installed net generating...
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Namibia bids to join Nuclear Suppliers Group as world’s third-largest uranium producer.
Namibia has endorsed its bid to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), the international body that sets rules for the export of nuclear technology and materials to prevent their use in weapons. The Ministry of International Relations and Trade will spearhead the application process and establish an inter-ministerial committee to ensure compliance with NSG guidelines,...
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Africa’s richest country advances plans for new nuclear plant
South Africa’s environment minister on Friday upheld a 2017 decision granting state-owned power utility Eskom environmental authorisation to build and operate a 4,000-megawatt nuclear power station in the Western Cape. The facility is planned for Duynefontein, near Cape Town’s Koeberg plant, currently the only commercial nuclear power station operating in Africa, according to Reuters. Environmental...
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Power Restored in Tamale Following Ministry’s Intervention
Electricity supply has been fully restored to Tamale and surrounding areas after successful engagements led by the Ministry of Energy. The move comes after workers from the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) and the Volta River Authority (VRA) reversed their earlier decision to suspend operations in the area. The Ministry commended the swift cooperation among...