Morocco has achieved a unanimous election as a Commissioner for the African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE), securing a three-year term in this influential position. This significant appointment took place during the 7th Conference of States Parties to the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty, held at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa.

This latest selection of Morocco to such a distinguished Commission underscores the profound trust placed in the Kingdom. It reflects Morocco’s unwavering commitment, aligned with its royal vision, to critical issues concerning peace, security, and sustainable development across the African continent.

Such confidence is a direct result of Morocco’s pioneering efforts as a regional hub for the peaceful application of nuclear technology in Africa. The nation actively leverages this advanced science to tackle pressing socio-economic challenges, particularly in the vital sectors of health and agriculture. This includes confronting critical issues like water scarcity and striving to bolster national food security.

The role of an AFCONE Commissioner, as part of an essential African Union body, is inherently strategic, technical, and diplomatic. Commissioners are tasked with ensuring the effective implementation of the Pelindaba Treaty, a foundational agreement aimed at establishing an Africa entirely free from nuclear weapons.

Morocco’s delegation, which participated in the hybrid-format conference, was led by Ambassador Mohamed Arrouchi, the Kingdom’s Permanent Representative to the African Union and the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). The delegation also comprised key representatives from the National Centre for Nuclear Energy, Sciences and Techniques (CNESTEN) and the Moroccan Agency for Nuclear and Radiological Safety and Security (AMSSNuR).