AFCONE Chairperson Mr. Gaspard Liyoko Mboyo pose for a photograph with World Nuclear Leaders including IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi during Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris, France on 10th March 2026
AFCONE joined Heads of States and Global Leaders during Nuclear Energy Summit France on 10th March 2026. The Summit was hosted by France and opened by President Macron together with IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi and attended by global leaders and representatives of more than 60 countries.
At the opening ceremony for the summit, President Macron highlighted the significance of nuclear power for development and prosperity, especially for electricity generation.
AFCONE Chairperson Mr. Gaspard Liyoko Mboyo joined other panelist is highlighting Africa nuclear development at Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris, France on 10th March 2026.
The IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi informed the summit of nuclear strategic opportunity and development agenda in the area of electrification, digitalization and artificial intelligence which needs reliable and predictable answers.
During the summit, AFCONE Chairperson joined interministerial panelist in discussing regional developments and strategies from the perspective of nuclear’ potential in addressing growing global clean energy demand.
“Energy is critically important to the African Union Agenda 2063, because it is the foundation for achieving the continent’s goals of sustainable development, economic growth, and industrialization”, says H.E. Gaspard Liyoko Mboyo.
AFCONE Chairperson H.E. Gaspard Liyoko Mboyo address the journalist at the margins of Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris, France on 10th March 2026.
AFCONE actively supports and promotes the use of peaceful nuclear energy applications, including nuclear power, to address Africa’s significant energy deficit and drive socio-economic development for Africa
African States parties are currently in compliance with their obligations under the Treaty of Pelindaba, and therefore demonstrating peaceful, safe and secure uses of Nuclear Science and Technology in the continent, as well as advancing global disarmament and Non-Proliferation efforts.