AFCONE

The African Commission on Nuclear Energy

[Enobot Agboraw @EnobotAgboraw]

Delighted to have delivered special remarks yesterday at the opening of the 2nd International Workshop on Medical Radioisotopes Supply, co-hosted by @OECD_NEA, @ENERGY and the @EU_Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC). (1/2)

[Necsa_ Official Page @necsa_Ltd]

TBT: @afconeorg and @STUK_FI in collaboration with @DMRE_ZA & Necsa hosted a 2024 AFCONE Training from 14-16 October at the Necsa Visitor Centre and 17-18 October at Capital Hotel, Menlyn MAINE. The training was officially opened by Necsa Group Executive: Mr Sengiphile Simelane.

[AFCONE @afconeorg]

🕊Today we observe the start of #DisarmamentWeek and celebrate the anniversary of the @UN’s founding. Since coming into effect 15 years ago, @afconeorg has championed nuclear disarmament for a safer, more secure Africa and 🌍.

[Enobot Agboraw @EnobotAgboraw]

Congratulations to Nihon Hidankyo. Their Nobel Peace Prize is a well-deserved recognition of their relentless efforts to keep the scourge of nuclear weapons in the global consciousness and a timely boost to efforts to forge consensus on the NPT.

[OECD NEA ⚛️ Nuclear Energy Agency @OECD_NEA]

#RoadmapsToNewNuclear explored potential co-operation opportunities for the development of commercial nuclear reactors in Africa ⚛️ & discussed @OECD_NEA “Our Common Journey” initiative which will gather ministries, universities & businesses to enhance skills and opportunities 🤝

[AFCONE @afconeorg]

A session was held to discuss potential partnership opportunities with NEA countries to reduce emissions, alleviate energy poverty and encourage sustainable development in Africa. (3/3)

[AFCONE @afconeorg]

From 19-20 September, AFCONE Executive Secretary @EnobotAgboraw attended the #RoadmapsToNewNuclear conference in Paris, France co-chaired by @OECD_NEA DG William D. Magwood, IV and Swedish Deputy PM @BuschEbba. (1/3)

[AFCONE @afconeorg]

Government and industry leaders convened to share knowledge and experiences, and discuss best practice and concrete solutions for fulfilling new nuclear energy construction at scale to meet global objectives. (2/3)

[Wilton Park @WiltonPark]

💬 'The nuclear narrative needs to change.'

🖊️ Read our report on the potential for peaceful nuclear uses to contribute to a just energy transition in Africa.

🤝 @VCDNP I @DalbergTweet I @afconeorg I #sustaineddialogueonpeacefuluses

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[AFCONE @afconeorg]

The speech spotlighted the pivotal role partnerships with @STUK_FI and @iaeaorg play in fulfilling our goals towards the effective, safe, and peaceful deployment of #nuclearpower in Africa, and expressed hope for further collaborations and African representation globally. (3/3)

[AFCONE @afconeorg]

During #NPTPrepCom Cluster 3, nuclear policy advisor @olamideDIY gave a statement on behalf of the African #NWFZ on the potential of nuclear energy in fostering the aspirations of the @_AfricanUnion's Agenda 2063 and the @UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals in Africa. (1/3)

[AFCONE @afconeorg]

The statement highlighted AFCONE’s 2023-2027 strategic plan to implement peaceful nuclear energy applications in Africa across food safety and security, healthcare, agriculture and industrialization. (2/3)

[Enobot Agboraw @EnobotAgboraw]

It was a pleasure convening with our partners @STUK_FI and the #EuropeanUnion to discuss our efforts towards strengthening nuclear safeguards measures across #Africa. #NPTPrepCom

[Enobot Agboraw @EnobotAgboraw]

It was a privilege to deliver a statement earlier today at the #NPT #PrepCom General Debate on the distinctive role @afconeorg plays in advancing nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, and upholding the African Nuclear Weapon-Free-Zone Treaty. #TreatyofPelindaba #NWFZ

[Enobot Agboraw @EnobotAgboraw]

Delighted to have participated today in a lively roundtable discussion hosted by @IntlPeaceBureau on the importance of expanding and strengthening Nuclear Weapon Free Zones. #NPT #PrepCom #NWFZ

[AFCONE @afconeorg]

On 27 June 2024, AFCONE Executive Secretary @EnobotAgboraw briefed @AfrikParliament's Transport, Communication, Science and Technology Committee on the opportunities and challenges in harnessing nuclear energy for sustainable development and energy transition in Africa.

[AFCONE @afconeorg]

The #ANEFI will promote regional cooperation and support African financial and supply chain autonomy, as more African countries turn to nuclear power as the central pillar for bridging the energy gap and engendering sustainable socioeconomic development on the continent.

[AFCONE @afconeorg]

AFCONE and #DeepGEO sign pioneering agreement, The African Nuclear Energy Funding Initiative (ANEFI), setting the stage for Africa to take the lead in resolving the perennial issue of radioactive waste at the back end of the nuclear fuel cycle. (1/2)

[OECD NEA ⚛️ Nuclear Energy Agency @OECD_NEA]

During the 37th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the @OECD_NEA jointly held an event with the @OECDdev and the African Commission on Nuclear Energy @afconeorg to explore capacity building in #nuclearenergy-related #skills, #businesses, and #policies.
@_AfricanUnion

[AFCONE @afconeorg]

His statement delineated the status and opportunities of nuclear medicine on the continent, as well as the role of available and reliable power in ensuring health, security and peace in Africa.

[AFCONE @afconeorg]

AFCONE Executive Secretary, @EnobotAgboraw, was honoured to brief the @_AfricanUnion #PSC on 8 February 2024, focusing on the prospects and potential of nuclear science and technology at the intersection of health, peace and security on the African continent.