(Image credit: Ministry of Innovation and Technology)The Ethiopian Nuclear Energy Commission (ENEC) plans to begin generating electricity using nuclear technology in less than 10 years. He said Ethiopia has already established a national institution capable of assuming responsibility for developing a nuclear power programme, stressing that preparatory work is already underway. The Ministry of Innovation & Technology (MInT) and ENEC held discussions on areas of collaboration under the Peaceful Nuclear Technology Development Programme. Earlier in December, Ethiopia officially launched its national nuclear power programme at a high-level ceremony in Addis Ababa. He described nuclear power as a “strategic and future-defining” solution capable of supporting the country’s economic transformation and long-term resilience.

Source: Ethiopian News January 15, 2026 19:30 UTC