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⚛️🌍 SMRs and #nuclear power in Africa. Been saying this for several years now (See my publications on SMRs and Morocco)

#Rwanda : Source : @RwandaMoD Le Commandant du Commandement français pour l’Afrique, le général de division Pascal Ianni, effectue une visite officielle au Rwanda du 18 au 20 mai 2026. Hier, il a rendu une visite de courtoisie à l’honorable ministre de la Défense, Juvénal Marizamunda, ainsi qu’au chef d’état-major des armées, le général MK Mubarakh, avant de participer à une séance de travail à la Direction générale de la coopération militaire internationale. Les discussions ont porté sur le renforcement de la coopération bilatérale entre le Commandement français pour l’Afrique et les Forces de défense du Rwanda. Le 19 mai 2026, le général de division Pascal Ianni a également visité le Centre d’entraînement au combat des Forces de défense du Rwanda à Gabiro. Aujourd’hui, il a donné une conférence aux étudiants du cours supérieur de commandement et d’état-major dans le district de Musanze, leur apportant un éclairage sur la vision de l’armée française concernant les dynamiques sécuritaires en Afrique.

Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mhe. Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan pamoja na Viongozi mbalimbali wakishiriki Mkutano wa Wakuu wa Nchi na Serikali kuhusu Uvumbuzi wa Nishati ya Nyuklia barani Afrika (NEISA), Kigali nchini Rwanda tarehe 19 Mei, 2026. Mkutano huo wa Kimataifa unawakutanisha pia wataalamu wa nishati, wawekezaji na mashirika ya kimataifa, ambapo utajadili matumizi ya nishati ya nyuklia kwa maendeleo ya Bara la Afrika. Mkutano huo pia unalenga kujadili namna bora ya kuongeza upatikanaji wa nishati ya umeme Afrika, kupunguza uchafuzi wa mazingira, kusaidia maendeleo ya viwanda, kukuza ubunifu wa teknolojia za nishati ya nyuklia pamoja na kuvutia wawekezaji katika miradi ya nishati.

Even Dangote, the richest man in Africa needs more visas across Africa than a Western tourist! Rwanda’s visa-free policy for Africans is already paying off, prompting more African countries to join the shift.

President Samia Suluhu commends President Kagame's coordination of the n... youtu.be/L7F96FUGYUM?si… via @YouTube

Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture is located in Gashora, Bugesera, a calm and serene environment that provides students with ideal conditions for effective learning. youtube.com/watch?v=MBerwj… @RICA_Rwanda

I was delighted to be hosted to a working dinner at the conclusion of the Africa CEO Forum which took place in Kigali, Rwanda by Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E Olivier J. P. Nduhungirehe, with Amb. Moses Rugema, Rwanda's High Commissioner to Nigeria, and other government officials in attendance. It was another great opportunity to re-evaluate and advance strategies towards strengthening our bilateral cooperation. Minister Nduhungirehe also expressed Rwanda’s appreciation for Nigeria’s visa waiver for Rwandan nationals, as a positive step towards advancing our shared continental objectives. The Nigerian delegation to Kigali for the Africa CEO Forum extends their profound appreciation to the Government and people of Rwanda for their warm hospitality, a highly constructive engagement and a very memorable experience.

Motsepe speaks on borders. Says we are all one people and borders are artificial

Enquanto alguns países africanos ainda discutem falta de energia, divisas e combustíveis, o Ruanda já está a negociar nuclear civil com Washington e reactores modulares com uma empresa americana. África está a mudar de velocidade.

#Rwanda : Les ambitions nucléaires du #Rwanda entrent dans une nouvelle phase alors que le président Paul Kagame renforce ses liens avec la Russie de Vladimir Putin. Selon plusieurs rapports, le géant nucléaire public russe Rosatom aurait finalisé un accord pour construire la première centrale nucléaire du Rwanda, marquant ainsi un tournant géopolitique majeur en Afrique de l’Est. Cet accord intervient alors que #Kigali fait face à une pression croissante et à des sanctions de la part de l’Occident en raison de son rôle dans l’est de la République démocratique du Congo. Tandis que États-Unis soutiennent Kinshasa et imposent des sanctions au Rwanda, Moscou étend son influence à travers des partenariats nucléaires de long terme. Vladimir Putin utilise-t-il la diplomatie nucléaire pour éloigner davantage Paul Kagame de l’Occident ?

“La #Tanzanie est fermement convaincue que la coopération régionale est essentielle pour assurer l'avenir énergétique de l'Afrique. Nous remercions le président Kagame d'avoir pris l'initiative de coordonner le programme nucléaire en Afrique” @SuluhuSamia

Heads of State and senior leaders attending #NEISA2026 visited the exhibition area today, engaging with global industry partners and innovators shaping the future of nuclear energy development across Africa. The exhibition featured leading organisations and technology providers including GIFEN, China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), ROSATOM, and other international partners contributing to discussions on innovation, investment, infrastructure, and sustainable energy solutions for the continent. Learn more: neisafrica.org Stay connected: #NEISA2026

President Kagame also met with Sama Bilbao y León, Director General of the World Nuclear Association; Sylvie Bermann, President of the World Nuclear Exhibition; Serge Ekue, President of the West African Development Bank; Daniel Poneman, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations; and Ian Farnan, CEO of Cambridge Atom Works, who are attending the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA -2026). They discussed the role of nuclear energy in expanding access to reliable power, supporting industrial growth, and unlocking opportunities in Rwanda, and across the African continent.

Important step forward for Rwanda’s nuclear energy plans. Together with @RwandaInfra’s @Dr_JimmyGasore, signed an @IAEAorg/@RwandaGov agreement to strengthen cooperation on integrating nuclear energy into Rwanda’s energy mix, including SMRs. The agreement covers support on energy planning, infrastructure development, training, stakeholder engagement, financing and capacity building as 🇷🇼 moves forward with its plans.

Congratulations to @Arsenal, our #VisitRwanda partner, on being the Premier League champions after a hard fought season! A well-deserved title!

Speaking at the official opening ceremony of #NEISA2026 @SinaZerbo Chairman of RAEB, said that Rwanda has demonstrated that with vision, discipline and ambition, an African country can become a model of innovation and resilience.

Standing ovation de plus de 5 minutes pour le film "Ben'Imana" de Marie Clémentine Dusabejambo sélectionné au festival de Cannes dans la catégorie "Un certain regard". Un tableau complet sur la complexité de la vie et de la justice post-génocide dans un Rwanda de 2012. Émotions, pleurs et beaucoup de fierté....Merci à l'équipe organisatrice pour votre invitation qui m'a permis de vivre ce moment unique.

Important exchange with President @PaulKagame on the margins of #NEISA2026 on Rwanda’s ambitious nuclear power plans, including SMRs. We reviewed 🇷🇼’s progress in preparing the foundations for nuclear power, as outlined in the @IAEAorg’s INIR report that I delivered today, from public outreach to emergency preparedness. Rwanda can count on the IAEA as it moves forward with its nuclear energy programme.

This afternoon at the Kigali Convention Centre, President Kagame held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Samia Suluhu Hassan @SuluhuSamia, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, who is in Kigali attending the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa #NEISA2026. On the sidelines of the Summit, the two Heads of State witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the energy sector between the Republic of Rwanda and the United Republic of Tanzania, further committing to advancing shared energy development goals.