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Russia deepens strategic ties with Congo, citing ‘time-tested’ partnership

In a renewed show of diplomatic and strategic alignment, Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared the Republic of Congo a “reliable and time-tested friend,” highlighting the Central African nation as a key entry point for Moscow’s growing influence across the continent. The statement came during Putin’s recent meeting with Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso in […]

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US, Ghana launch nuclear energy training center

The US and Ghana launched Africa’s first nuclear energy training center open to all African countries considering nuclear in their electricity mix, the US Department of energy said. Ghana and the United States are part of broader pledge to triple global nuclear energy capacity by 2050. To further that goal, the U.S. Department of Energy […]

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Will Morocco add nuclear to its energy mix ?

Morocco mulls building nuclear power plants to enhance further its low-carbon energy mix and speed up its green economy transition by adopting smart technologies to maximize efficiency, reduce costs and CO2 emissions. These projects have been unveiled by minister of Energy Transition & Sustainable Development, Leïla Benali at the House of Advisors (Parliament upper house). […]

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Morocco’s CNESTEN, Hungarian Center poised to upgrade cooperation in nuclear energy

The Moroccan National Center for Energy, Nuclear Science and Technology (CNESTEN) and the Hungarian Energy Research Center have signed on Tuesday an agreement providing for strengthening cooperation between the two centers in the field of nuclear energy. The agreement translates the interest given by the two institutions to scientific and technical cooperation and their shared […]

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South Africa to consider nuclear power expansion – Minister

South Africa’s Energy Minister Jeff Radebe has highlighted the importance to consider all energy sources available in the country’s future energy plans. Addressing the BBQ Awards in Johannesburg, Radebe stressed the need for the country to consider nuclear as a clean energy source that can be part of its electricity generation mix. He said South […]