Morocco was unanimously elected as a commissioner of the African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE) on Friday, securing a three-year term. The election took place during the seventh Conference of States Parties to the Treaty of Pelindaba, which establishes a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Africa, held at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa.
This new appointment reflects the trust placed in the kingdom, in line with the royal vision on issues of peace, security and development. It recognizes Morocco’s pioneering role as a regional hub in Africa for the peaceful use of nuclear technology to address socio-economic challenges, particularly in health and agriculture, as well as water stress and food security.
The role of an AFCONE commissioner is highly strategic, technical and diplomatic. AFCONE is the African Union body responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Pelindaba Treaty. Morocco’s delegation to the hybrid-format conference is led by Ambassador Mohamed Arrouchi, permanent representative to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, and 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).
