Also known as: IAEA
International Atomic Energy Agency — international nuclear watchdog supporting countries' nuclear energy development and agricultural innovation, active in Ghana and Iran nuclear matters.
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Ghana is making steady progress towards introducing nuclear power into its energy mix, with support from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) focused on strengthening the country’s institutional readiness, technical capacity and regulatory systems. …
IAEA backs Ghana’s nuclear readiness amid Africa’s growing energy transitionJoy Online
Striga, a destructive parasitic weed that severely reduces crop yields, particularly in legumes and cereals, is being tackled through a new initiative led by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). …
IAEA, FAO targets Striga threat to legume production in AfricaJoy Online
… Separately on Wednesday, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) – the UN nuclear watchdog – approved a US-backed resolution telling Iran to provide details on its uranium stockpile and production facilities. …
Trump says US will hit Iran ‘hard’ again on WednesdayJoy Online
… Grossi said “military activity that threatens nuclear safety is unacceptable”, according to a statement shared by the International Atomic Energy Agency on X, and called for “maximum military restraint”. …
UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plantGhana has completed the first phase of requirements for nuclear energy development and is in phase two, with technical experts and institutional framework in place, according to an official speaking at a US Embassy event. The official addressed public safety concerns by citing advanced containment systems and reserves required for nuclear facilities.
20 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana has completed the first phase of requirements for nuclear energy development and is in phase two, with technical experts and institutional framework in place, according to an official speaking at a US Embassy event. The official addressed public safety concerns by citing advanced containment systems and reserves required for nuclear facilities.
20 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's government affirmed the country is ready to pursue nuclear power as part of efforts to diversify its energy mix and secure reliable, affordable electricity for industrialisation. The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources noted Ghana is in Phase Two of the International Atomic Energy Agency's milestone approach, with site studies, institutional strengthening, and vendor discussions at advanced stages, while emphasising the need to develop human capacity alongside physical infrastructure.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah told the US-Africa Nuclear Summit that Africa must build scientists, engineers, technicians, and regulators to sustain nuclear energy, not just construct reactors. He argued that Africa's youthful population offers a major advantage and that the continent must develop human capital and physical infrastructure together rather than sequentially.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has formally entered Phase Two of the International Atomic Energy Agency's Milestone Approach for developing nuclear power infrastructure, with the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources announcing that detailed site studies, institutional strengthening, and stakeholder engagement are at an advanced stage.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu, a former U.N. under-secretary-general and special representative for children and armed conflict, has been nominated by Uganda to become the next UN secretary-general, making him the seventh contender to succeed Antonio Guterres at the end of this year.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trump administration reached a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia for civilian energy programmes without requiring Saudi Arabia to normalise relations with Israel, reversing a long-standing U.S. policy stance that past presidents had tied to nuclear technology transfers.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The IAEA director general said the nuclear watchdog will carry out inspections in Iran under a preliminary peace agreement with the US, with details on dates, procedures, and places to be worked out soon. Iran's deputy foreign minister stated that access to its damaged nuclear facilities would only be addressed in a final deal with the US.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran agreed to nuclear inspections "into infinity" and that unfrozen Iranian assets would buy humanitarian supplies, but Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson denied beginning discussions on its nuclear program or agreeing to International Atomic Energy Agency inspections at talks in Switzerland mediated by Qatar and Pakistan.
24 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The UN's International Maritime Organization plans a large-scale evacuation of more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Gulf due to the US-Israel war against Iran, working with Iran, Oman, the US, and other regional partners. An interim deal was signed to end the conflict, but the US and Iran continue to dispute details of the Memorandum of Understanding, particularly regarding nuclear inspections and missile provisions.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is making steady progress towards introducing nuclear power into its energy mix, with International Atomic Energy Agency support focused on strengthening institutional readiness, technical capacity and regulatory systems. The IAEA Director General noted that African countries are increasingly placing nuclear energy at the centre of long-term development planning to support industrialisation and meet growing electricity demand.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Atomic Energy Agency and Food and Agriculture Organization are using mutation breeding to develop sorghum varieties resistant to Striga hermonthica, a parasitic weed that causes significant crop losses in sub-Saharan Africa, including Ghana.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Donald Trump said the US will hit Iran "hard" on Wednesday after the two sides exchanged strikes overnight, and reiterated a call for Iran to "sign a deal." Iran's foreign ministry spokesman accused the US of damaging diplomatic efforts through contradictory messages and violations of a ceasefire.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A drone struck an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, sparking a fire. The UAE called the incident a "dangerous escalation" and an "unacceptable act of aggression," while officials said there were no injuries and no impact on radiological safety levels.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →