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14 February 2025

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The Moroccan Agency for Nuclear and Radiological Safety and Security (AMSSNuR) has proudly hosted the Kick-off Meeting of the “Strengthening Nuclear Safety Regulatory Capacity in Africa” project in Rabat, from 11 to 13 February 2025.
This European Union funded initiative unites six European Nuclear Safety Agencies and nuclear regulatory authorities from six African nations (Morocco, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and South_Africa), fostering collaboration to enhance nuclear safety, radiation protection, and emergency preparedness, radioactive waste management, communication with the public, and human resources and capacity building, across the continent.
Implemented by Expertise France, this four-year project represents a significant step toward building a stronger, safer, and more resilient nuclear safety culture, aligned with the highest international standards.
AMSSNuR warmly thanks the European Commission, Expertise France, and the European Authorities for their valuable support and expresses its heartfelt gratitude to all the participants for their unwavering commitment and invaluable contributions throughout this important kick-off. The dedication and collaborative spirit are key to the success of this ambitious project.


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24 January 2025

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has published the report of the Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS) mission, concluding that the Kingdom of Morocco is committed to strengthening its regulatory framework for nuclear and radiological safety. Morocco has made significant progress in establishing a new legal and regulatory framework, but further efforts are needed to move from the 1971 law to aligning regulations with IAEA safety standards. The mission, carried out at Morocco’s request and hosted by AMSSNuR, consisted of a 10-day review by a team of 16 experts, who assessed various facilities, including research reactors and radiotherapy departments. The IRRS team recognized Morocco’s proactive efforts, including a comprehensive integrated management system and a geographic information system (GIS) for emergency response. However, it recommended improvements in regulatory oversight, the establishment of a national nuclear safety policy and the guarantee of regulatory independence for licensing decisions.

The mission highlighted AMSSNuR’s good performance in international cooperation, communication and emergency preparedness, making it a potential model for regulatory bodies in Africa. The IAEA recognized Morocco’s commitment to transparency and continuous improvement.

The conclusions aim to strengthen the effectiveness of Moroccan regulation and ensure alignment with global safety standards to protect people and the environment from the risks associated with ionizing radiation.

 

Click to view the report


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24 January 2025

The report of the review of Morocco’s nuclear emergency preparedness and response framework, recently published by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on its official website, highlights the Kingdom’s strong commitment to emergency management, training and capacity building.

During a 10-day evaluation mission carried out in collaboration with the Moroccan Nuclear and Radiological Safety Agency (AMSSNuR), a team of IAEA experts examined the national framework for nuclear and radiological emergency preparedness and response. The report highlights Morocco’s significant efforts, while making recommendations for further strengthening the system, including updating the national risk assessment, revising the protection strategy and developing an emergency classification system.

Morocco, which operates the MA-R1 TRIGA research reactor and is engaged in nuclear energy research, has demonstrated a strong capacity in nuclear safety. Through initiatives such as its IAEA’s Capacity Building Centre on Emergency Preparedness and Response (CBC) in Africa, and its active participation in international missions and events, Morocco has developed a strong nuclear safety capability.

 

Link: https://www.iaea.org/sites/default/files/documents/review-missions/2022_morocco_eprev_report_-_derestricted.pdf


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