Ghana is positioning itself at the forefront of Africa’s nuclear safety agenda after sealing a strategic cooperation deal with Rwanda to strengthen regulatory systems and expertise across the continent.
The Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA) and the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening collaboration in the safe and secure regulation of nuclear and radiological activities for peaceful use.
The agreement, signed in Accra on Monday, signals a shift toward stronger intra-African partnerships in managing nuclear technologies, with Ghana expected to play a mentoring role based on its regulatory experience.
Director-General of the NRA, Francis Otoo, described the pact as a “structured cooperation” framework that will allow both countries to jointly tackle emerging challenges in nuclear safety and regulation.
“This marks a new phase of African-led collaboration in a critical sector,” he said, stressing that Ghana’s established systems would support Rwanda in building a robust regulatory framework.
Signing on behalf of Rwanda, Rosemary Mbabazi highlighted that the partnership would focus on knowledge exchange while maintaining strict confidentiality protocols, especially regarding sensitive regulatory information.
Under the MoU, both countries will collaborate on oversight of nuclear installations, radiological safety, radioactive waste management, and emergency preparedness, while also expanding the peaceful application of nuclear science in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, mining, and education.
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The deal also prioritises capacity building through training programmes, expert exchanges, and joint research initiatives, reinforcing efforts to develop local expertise and technical competence.
Officials say the partnership could serve as a model for broader continental cooperation, as African countries increasingly turn to nuclear technology to drive development while ensuring high safety standards.
