China-Africa Cooperation in Nuclear Power

CAC, a consulting and auditing firm based in Cameroon, recently posted an item titled "Nuclear: China As a Major Actor in Africa."

South Africa is now the only country in Africa to exploit nuclear power, but others are showing interest. About 30 African countries have reserves of uranium. Niger, South Africa and Namibia are important producers. China considers nuclear power as a strategic investment and is positioning itself to take advantage of growing interest in Africa by supplying services and expertise. It is already engaged in Niger and Kenya. CAC concludes that nuclear power is a new niche for the development of Sino-African relations.