Morocco elected commissioner of African nuclear energy commission

On Friday, Morocco was unanimously elected as a 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 Pelindaba Treaty, held at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa.

This new mandate reflects the confidence placed in the kingdom, in line with the royal vision for peace, security, and development. Morocco has established itself as a regional hub in Africa for the peaceful application of nuclear technology, particularly in health and agriculture, addressing water stress and food security challenges.

The role of an AFCONE commissioner is highly strategic, technical, and diplomatic. AFCONE is the African Union body responsible for ensuring the implementation of the Pelindaba Treaty, which establishes a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Africa.

Morocco’s delegation to the hybrid conference is led by Ambassador Mohamed Arrouchi, the kingdom’s permanent representative to the African Union and the UN Economic Commission for Africa. The delegation also 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).