{"id":31834,"date":"2024-12-19T06:33:04","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T06:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=31834"},"modified":"2024-12-19T06:33:04","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T06:33:04","slug":"un-official-advocates-for-nuclear-energy-as-key-to-africas-sustainable-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=31834","title":{"rendered":"UN Official Advocates for Nuclear Energy as Key to Africa\u2019s Sustainable Development"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Africa needs nuclear energy for sustainable development, a UN official has said at a ministerial round table themed \u201cFinancing Africa\u2019s Nuclear Energy Future\u201d in the Rwandan capital of Kigali.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Claver Gatete on Monday highlighted Africa\u2019s role as a global leader in uranium production, with Namibia and Niger ranked among the top five contributors.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfrica is a key player in uranium production. It\u2019s crucial to bridge the energy gap and meet rising demands with clean, low-emission nuclear technology,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

According to Gatete, the African continent remains the world\u2019s least electrified region, with nearly 600 million people lacking access to electricity while nuclear energy has the potential to become a \u201cgame-changer for Africa\u2019s energy transition.\u201d<\/p>\n

Noting that about 64 reactors are under construction in 15 countries globally, he added that African nations \u201care beginning to commit to nuclear energy development, and this trend is promising for the continent\u2019s energy future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jimmy Gasore, Rwanda\u2019s minister of infrastructure, emphasized the need for collaboration among stakeholders to address Africa\u2019s energy challenges. \u201cRwanda is committed to nuclear energy development, and we believe a sustainable and financially viable nuclear energy strategy is essential for securing Africa\u2019s energy future,\u201d Gasore said.<\/p>\n

Held from Monday to Tuesday, the ministerial conference attracted high-level government officials, private sector representatives, and energy experts from across Africa and beyond. Participants explored ways to unlock the financing necessary for nuclear energy projects, ensuring the continent can meet its growing energy demands while contributing to global efforts to combat climate change.<\/p>\n

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https:\/\/newsghana.com.gh\/un-official-advocates-for-nuclear-energy-as-key-to-africas-sustainable-development\/<\/p>

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