Workers at the construction site of the El Dabaa nuclear power plant, Egypt’s first nuclear power plant, which is expected to be commissioned in 2028. ALEXANDER RYUMIN / TASS
Nuclear energy could become a cornerstone of Africa’s industrialization ambitions, with experts urging countries to collaborate on developing nuclear programs in order to share costs, reduce risks and accelerate access to reliable electricity.
They emphasized that Africa’s rapidly growing economies will require stable, large-scale power generation that goes beyond existing renewable sources if the continent is to industrialize.
They argued that cooperation among African countries — through shared financing models, joint training programs and regional planning — could help overcome the high capital costs and technical complexity associated with nuclear power projects.
Shared challenges
