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Nuclear Power Seen as Alternative Clean Energy Source for Africa, Ex-Burkinabe PM Says

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African Energy Week 2022 takes place on October 18-21 in Cape Town, South Africa, and focuses on uniting energy leaders and global investors for a dialogue about the future of the continent's energy industry.

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Participants have discussed the development of energy resources in the region, including nuclear power, on the second day of African Energy Week 2022 on Wednesday.

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The former Prime Minister of Burkina Faso Lassina Zerbo said that Africa's development is closely related to the increase in energy demand, and nuclear power is seen as an alternative of green energy for the continent.

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“Many African countries are considering nuclear power as an alternative source of clean energy technology,” Zerbo pointed out. “The sustainable economic development of Africa relates to an increase in energy demand. This requires the rapid development of electricity grids and the exploitation of renewable and low-carbon energy resources to scale.”

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Those present at the forum listened to the presentation by Sama Bilbao y Leon, director general of the World Nuclear Association, who dedicated her words to the future of nuclear power in Africa amid a period of big changes in the energy sector.

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“We cannot afford to disregard any energy sources, we need all of them in different proportions and different mixes,” stated Bilbao y Leon, referring to Africa's energy poverty and the urgent need to tackle it amid the global energy crisis.

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She further elaborated that nuclear energy is known to be the least harmful source, compared to other energy sources, in terms of carbon emissions, affecting clean air and water, land used for nuclear energy and its socioeconomic and biosphere impact.

Speaking of the importance of developing nuclear energy in Africa, the Executive Chairman of African Metals Group C. Derek Campbell argued that “nuclear power is where Africa needs to go”.

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Campbell stated that nuclear power can “create enough baseload power, energy security, and jobs”. Additionally, he noted that the continent is able to “produce enough uranium and thorium for the whole world”.

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Africa has over 600 million people with no access to electricity and around 900 million with no access to clean cooking.

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“When we talk about investments, Africa has an abundance of resources – not just oil and gas, but also minerals. The potential here is massive,” Haitham Al Ghais, OPEC secretary general stated. “On top of all of this, it has a young population who is thirsty for jobs and a better future… It’s time that Africa moves up to the next level.”

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Another topic that was discussed during the second day was Africa's mineral resources and their relevance to continent-wide business potential.

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According to the official Africa Energy Week release, the abundance of strategic metals, critical minerals and rare earth elements can stimulate the development of its large and small mining industries, thereby strengthening overall economic competitiveness and lead Africa to "inclusive energy transition".

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The African Energy Week takes place right after another similar event held in Moscow.

During the Russian Energy Week last week, Sergey Gorkov, the head of geological exploration holding Rosgeo, said that his corporation is currently negotiating several oil and solid mineral contracts with African countries.

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Gorkov pointed out that despite the political situation, Rosgeo “has not reduced the scope of work with African countries” and new mutual projects are underway.

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Ukrainian troops flee battlefield in failed attempt to wedge into Kherson defenses

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While Putards celebrate the bombing of civilians and share isolated kills from their telegram groups, the Ruskies are withdrawing from Kherson and crossing the Dnipro river at lightning speed.

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Ukrainian troops flee battlefield in failed attempt to wedge into Kherson defenses

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Russian troops fully restored the forward edge of the Kherson defenses after the Ukrainian army’s failed attempt to break through the defense line, Defense Ministry Spokesman Lieutenant-General Igor Konashenkov reported on Thursday.

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