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RAEB and IAEA officials visisting a site where the nuclear centre might be established in Bugesera. Photo credit, RAEB.
Energy

Bugesera could host Rwanda's nuclear science centre

Sunday, July 19, 2026
Dr. Lassina Zerbo, Chairman of Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (C), Rwanda's ambassador to Russia, Joseph Nzabamwita (Left) and Rwanda Atomic Energy Board CEO Dr. Fidele Ndahayo during a meeting with Russian delegation in Moscow on June 29, 2026. Courtesy
Energy

Who will finance Rwanda's first small nuclear reactor?

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Dr. Lassina Zerbo, Chairman of Rwanda Atomic Energy Board, and Kirill Komarov, First Deputy Director General of Rosatom, co-chair the inaugural Joint Coordination Committee meeting on peaceful nuclear cooperation.
Energy

What's next after Rwanda, Russia sign nuclear energy deal?

Monday, July 06, 2026
Zerbo (left) and Komarov speak during the meeting. Courtesy.
Energy

Rwanda, Russian nuclear firm sign roadmap on small modular reactors

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The signing ceremony of a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) and the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA).
Energy

Rwanda, Pakistan enter cooperation in nuclear energy regulation

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
President Paul Kagame, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, and Togolese counterpart Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé and other senior delegates pose for a group photo at the summit in Kigali on May 19. Dan Gatsinzi

Africa’s nuclear future cannot be built on shortcuts

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
The New Times

Kigali’s nuclear moment: NEISA 2026 signals Africa’s nuclear ambitions

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Panellists engage in a discussion at the second edition of the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA 2026) in Kigali.
Energy

Govt banks on industrial demand to advance nuclear power plans

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, and Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the IAEA sign the agreement in Kigali on May 19. Courtesy
Energy

Rwanda, IAEA sign agreement to advance nuclear energy plans

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB) and US Holtec International signed agreement in Kigali on May 19. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Energy

Rwanda, Holtec sign deal to study small modular reactor deployment

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
President Paul Kagame, Togolese president Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé and Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu, visit an exhibition at the summit in Kigai on Tuesday, May 19. Dan Gatsinzi
Energy

Why Africa is turning to small modular reactors for its nuclear future

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Participants at the second edition of the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA 2026) in Kigali.
Finance

New financing model key to Africa’s nuclear energy ambitions

Wednesday, May 20, 2026