The African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE) has launched a five-year programme, Uplifting Nuclear Safeguards in Africa at the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) in Pretoria. Enobot Agboraw, Executive Secretary of the AFCONE explained that the programme is a major opportunity to develop nuclear safeguards in Africa. Loyiso Tyabashe, Necsa Group CEO said they would contribute extensive knowledge and expertise on nuclear safeguards to the programme. Nuclear safeguards are the key prerequisite for the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. Modern nuclear power technology has come a long wayGoing nuclear in Africa’s energy profileDeveloping effective nuclear material control measuresThe main goal of AFCONE’s safeguards programme is to provide support for the development of effective nuclear safeguards and effective systems of accountancy along with control of nuclear materials as key elements of nuclear non-proliferation in Africa.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 11, 2023 14:42 UTC