Morocco has been unanimously elected as Commissioner of the African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE) for a three-year term.

The election took place during the 7th Conference of States Parties to the Treaty on the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone, held at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa.

This pivotal appointment underscores the confidence placed in Morocco, aligning with the Kingdom’s vision on critical matters of peace, security, and development across the continent.

The confidence in Morocco is reflected in its pioneering role as a regional hub in Africa for the peaceful use of nuclear technology. The Kingdom leverages this expertise to address socio-economic challenges, particularly in health and agriculture, while tackling water stress and ensuring food security.

The role of AFCONE Commissioner, as an African Union body tasked with enforcing the Pelindaba Treaty to maintain Africa as a nuclear-weapon-free zone, is both strategic, technical, and diplomatic.

Morocco is participating in the conference, held in a hybrid format, through a delegation led by Ambassador Mohamed Arrouchi, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. The delegation includes representatives from the National Centre for Nuclear Energy, Sciences, and Techniques (CNESTEN) and the Moroccan Agency for Nuclear and Radiological Safety and Security (AMSSNuR).