Lassina Zerbo: “Over 30 African countries have expressed interest in nuclear power”

Lassina Zerbo is chair of the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB). In an interview with Table.Briefings on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, the former prime minister of Burkina Faso explained why he sees significant potential for nuclear power in Africa – and how he assesses Russia’s role.

Last updated: 24. February 2026