Niger uranium mine ends operations after 47 years
Production at the Cominak uranium mine at Akouta in Niger came to an end yesterday after over 40 years of operations during which it produced more than 75,000 tU. The…
Powering Ghana’s Economic Development Through Nuclear Energy
Aware of the links between sustainable economic development, widespread electrification and a reliable electricity supply, the government set up the National Electrification Scheme (NES) in 1989. This project was intended to improve…
Nuclear Energy in Africa – Lessons from Ghana
Despite being derailed at multiple points on a long, uneven journey, recent developments around Ghana’s nuclear plans provide hope and lessons for the rest of Africa. Ghana has experienced recurring periods…
Promoting the Role of Women in STEM in Africa through WMD Nonproliferation Capacity Building
The course provided female technical experts, researchers, scientists, and government officials with a broader understanding of weapons of mass destruction, nonproliferation, arms control, disarmament, peaceful uses of nuclear energy, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear security, as well as the various institutions, tools, and mechanisms necessary to address current nonproliferation and security challenges.
Biden sets out climate action plan
US President Joe Biden yesterday signed executive orders to follow through on his promise to take aggressive action to tackle climate change and build on the executive actions that he…
U.S. and Others Conduct Training to Detect and Respond to WMD Attacks
During the week of 4 October 2020, the United States and allies organized a virtual training for scientists, security officials, and first responders on detection and response to incidents involving…
UN General Assembly: IAEA Director General Highlights the Crucial Role of Nuclear Technologies in Fighting Pandemics and Climate Change
In addressing the United Nations General Assembly for the first time since his appointment as Director General of the IAEA, Rafael Mariano Grossi spoke of the global impact of COVID-19…