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African Nations Embrace Nuclear Energy for Power and Emission Cuts

3/28/2026

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African countries are increasingly considering nuclear energy to improve power supply and reduce emissions.
South Africa operates Koeberg, a nuclear plant producing about 4% of its electricity.
Egypt is seen as the best chance to establish a reactor, with construction underway at el-Dabaa.
Kenya plans to start building a 2,000-MW nuclear plant by 2034, but its nuclear authority has been dissolved.

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Story summary

African countries are increasingly considering nuclear energy to improve power supply and reduce emissions.
South Africa operates Koeberg, a nuclear plant producing about 4% of its electricity.
Egypt is seen as the best chance to establish a reactor, with construction underway at el-Dabaa.
Kenya plans to start building a 2,000-MW nuclear plant by 2034, but its nuclear authority has been dissolved.