It’s been a consequential week for nuclear across the continent. At the inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia will pursue nuclear power, with plans for two units of ~1,200 MW each targeted between 2032–2034 as part of a broader $30 billion infrastructure push (airport, oil & gas, fertilizer).
The government appears to be moving beyond rhetoric into program design and partner engagement.