Africa : Country Updates : July 2018

In a Californian newspaper, a political critic of Rwanda’s President alleges, without evidence, that the US is seeking a “dumping ground” in Africa for its radioactive waste (9 July).

Ghana

Reliable radioactive waste management technologies are an important ‘reassurance’ as Ghanaian Minister sets out case for nuclear’s role in driving Ghana’s modernisation and economic growth (5 July).

Uganda

The IAEA is supporting radioactive waste training for Ugandan staff as the country prepares for its own civil nuclear programme (24 July).