Ghana Atomic Energy Commission — government institution managing nuclear energy development, operator training, and radiation research; signed memorandum with Russia's Rosatom in 2026.
Zanetor Agyemang- Rawlings flanked by officials of GSSTI and GAEC The Government has advanced discussions on the appropriate institutional and legislative framework for the establishment of a Space Agency as part of efforts to strengthen coordination and the use of space science …
… Dr Archibold Buah-Kwofie, Director, Nuclear Power Institute (NPI) at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), said the country’s original timeline that envisaged the first commercial nuclear power plant coming on stream bythe end of the decade is no longer feasible. …
… The simulation centre at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) would enable personnel to practise operating a nuclear power plant and test procedures in a controlled environment before an actual plant is built. …
Africa’s plans to expand nuclear power generation could face significant delays unless countries urgently invest in skilled professionals, the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) has warned. …
… The Russian Embassy in Ghana said a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) had been signed between the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) and Russia’s state nuclear energy corporation, Rosatom, creating a foundation for potential future collaboration in the energy sector. …
… It said a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) had been signed between the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission and Russia’s state nuclear energy corporation, Rosatom, creating a foundation for potential future collaboration in the energy sector. …
… Energy and Agriculture Energy remains one of the most promising sectors for future collaboration.He pointed to the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission and Russia’s State Atomic Energy Corporation, Rosatom, as a significant step towards th …
… Researchers at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission say the radioactive gas is naturally present in the environment, and prolonged exposure could increase the risk of lung cancer, even among non-smokers. …
The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), through its Radiological and Medical Sciences Research Institute (RAMSRI), has hosted a high‑level international training workshop. …
The Minister for Environment, Science and Technology has confirmed government discussions on establishing a Space Agency, to be formed by transforming the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute into a fully-fledged agency with legal and institutional framework. The agency will coordinate the country's space activities, develop national programmes, and position Ghana to participate in the global space economy.
The Minister for Environment, Science and Technology has confirmed government discussions on establishing a Space Agency, to be formed by transforming the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute into a fully-fledged agency with legal and institutional framework. The agency will coordinate the country's space activities, develop national programmes, and position Ghana to participate in the global space economy.
Ghana aims to establish a 1 GW nuclear plant by 2030 with IAEA support, but faces financing challenges, technical hurdles including grid capacity limits, and geopolitical risks. The government should pursue a diverse investment strategy including renewable energy technologies alongside nuclear development.
Ghana has acquired a nuclear power plant simulator at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission to train personnel and strengthen safety preparedness for its planned nuclear power programme. The computer-based system allows operators to practise and test procedures in a controlled environment, and is the only one in Africa.
The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission has warned that Africa's nuclear power plans could face significant delays unless countries urgently invest in skilled professionals. The chairman noted that human capital and workforce development are the decisive factors determining whether the continent's nuclear ambitions succeed, with global data showing 46% of surveyed nuclear companies report hiring difficulties.
Russia and Ghana are exploring deeper economic cooperation in nuclear energy, agriculture, and mining. The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission and Russia's Rosatom signed a memorandum of understanding to lay groundwork for potential future collaboration in the energy sector, while Russia has expressed readiness to increase fertiliser supplies and support localised production, and interest in joint development of gold and bauxite deposits.
Bilateral trade between Ghana and Russia has grown from $247 million in 2022 to more than $800 million in 2024, according to the Russian Embassy. The two countries are expanding cooperation in energy, agriculture and mining, including a memorandum of understanding between Ghana's Atomic Energy Commission and Russia's Rosatom.
Bilateral trade between Ghana and Russia grew from $247 million in 2022 to more than $800 million in 2024, as Russia seeks to deepen economic cooperation through increased investment, technology transfer, and private-sector partnerships. The growth is linked to global commodity-market shifts and Ghana's push for industrialisation, with Russia positioning itself as a key African partner under the AfCFTA framework.
Researchers at Ghana's Atomic Energy Commission warn that radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas that seeps from the ground into homes, poses a hidden health risk and can increase lung cancer risk even among non-smokers. Ghana has produced a preliminary radon map identifying areas with higher concentrations, including Weija and Kasoa.
The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission held an international training workshop from 13–18 April 2026 under the SAPPHIRE Project, a UK-funded initiative aimed at strengthening radiotherapy capacity across Africa by addressing shortages of skilled medical physicists, limited access to advanced technologies, and equipment breakdowns. The workshop brought together over 40 participants from Africa, Europe, and North America for technical training and knowledge exchange.