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Apr 2023
20m 52s

Will Africa have a nuclear powered futur...

Bbc World Service
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Africa is facing a power dilemma – it needs to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, but renewable energy sources currently produce very little power on the continent. This is why some governments are looking seriously at nuclear power as an alternative. There is currently only one commercial nuclear power station on the continent, but there could soon be ... Show More
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