Russia–Africa Nuclear Forum Signs Four MoUs To Bolster Women’s Participation In Continental Nuclear Industry

By Zanzibar News On Oct 26, 2026

By Damas Makangale | Dar es Salaam

The Russia–Africa Women’s Forum, themed “Dialogue of the Continents: Nuclear for the Future,” has signed at least four memorandum of understanding (MoUs) with an eye to expand participation of women in science, technology, industry, entrepreneurship and nuclear energy across Africa.

The agreements were signed last week in Dar es Salaam between the Foundation for Support and Development of Women’s Initiatives, represented by its “Association of Women in Nuclear,” and Women in Nuclear organisations in South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda and Africa.

Women in Nuclear South Africa President, Ms Noxolo Kunene (left) signs a memorandum of understanding with Alexandra Ryabykh, co-founder of the Foundation for Support and Development of Women’s Initiatives and its Association of Women in Nuclear.

The MoUs set out a framework for cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and its contribution to social and economic development.

Women in Nuclear Africa President Professor Soheir Korraa (left) signs a memorandum of understanding with Alexandra Ryabykh. The agreement supports expert exchanges, women’s leadership, and joint education and public-awareness initiatives

Among the planned areas of work under the signed MoU include strengthening professional ties between women in Russia and African countries, supporting girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), facilitating expert exchanges, promoting women’s leadership, and developing joint education and public-awareness initiatives.

Women in Nuclear Democratic Republic of the Congo President, Ms Ginette Lama Osako signs a memorandum of understanding with Alexandra Ryabykh. The agreement focuses on women’s leadership in science, technology, industry and entrepreneurship, as well as Russia–DRC cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

The agreements also seek to support cooperation between the Russian association and its partner organisations in South Africa, the DRC, Uganda and across the continent.