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Regional Advisory Safety Committee for research reactors in Africa (RASCA)
11 June 2010 | The establishment of a Regional Advisory Safety Committee for research reactors in Africa (RASCA) is a very important step for improving the safety of the African research reactors through regional cooperation and networking. This strategic approach adopted by the AFRA and the IAEA in facilitating effective networking through the establishment of RASCA will pave the way to significant further steps towards the strengthening of nuclear reactor safety and utilization in Africa with increased ownership of the AFRA Member States involved. More »

Coping with soil and water salinity for crop production in Algeria
19 March 2010 | In Algeria desertification is putting extreme stress on irrigated agriculture due to the fast rate of soil and water salinization, resulting in the drastic reduction of arable land with productive agricultural potential. The objective of the IAEA technical cooperation project on Nuclear Techniques for Sustainable Use of Saline Groundwater and Wastelands for Plant Production aims to reduce salinity induced land degradation through developing appropriate irrigation, drainage, soil and crop management practices so that preventive and corrective measures of salt-affected agricultural lands can be established. More »

Regional project RAF3007 has launched its activities in Mozambique
12 May 2009 | First Coordination meeting of RAF/ 3/007 - Strengthening regional capabilities for uranium mining, milling and regulation of related activities took place from 23 to 27 March 2009 in Maputo, Mozambique. More »

Algeria: Stereotactic radiotherapy facility already in use
8 May 2009 | As of 20 March 2009, the Algerians patients have been receiving stereotactic radiotherapy treatment, at the Blida Anti-Cancer Centre (ACC)", so far performed abroad. More »

Central African Republic signs its first Country Programme Framework
9 March 2009 | In December 2008, the CPF of the Central African Republic (CAF) was signed by the Prime Minister, H. E. Mr F. A. Touadera and Ms A. M. Cetto, DDG-TC establishing their commitment for the planning of technical cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology. More »