Towards this goal, the Rwandan government signed a memorandum of understanding with the US on strategic civil nuclear cooperation.
By
Jackson Mutinda
Lead Editor
Nation Media Group
Rwandan President Paul Kagame says his country will have operational nuclear energy by the early 2030s.
Rwanda and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recently had a conversation on Rwanda’s ambitious nuclear goals
Africa must embrace nuclear energy to power economic growth and meet Agenda 2063 goals
The deal covers power trade, infrastructure and nuclear collaboration, deepening regional integration and industrial ambitions.
Rwanda turns to Russia for nuclear training and research, advancing ambitions in technology, healthcare and diplomacy.
Following the meeting, the parties signed a roadmap for the development of a small modular reactor project
For Africa, energy is not simply a development issue. It is the foundation of industrial growth, and competitiveness.
