Togo has signed a five-year Country Programme Framework agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), paving the way for the peaceful use of nuclear technology in the West African nation.
The agreement was signed on Monday in Vienna by Togo’s Foreign Minister, Robert Dussey, and IAEA Director General, Rafael Mariano Grossi. The framework will run from 2026 to 2031.
Under the deal, the IAEA will assist Togo in applying nuclear technology across key sectors, including cancer treatment, agriculture, food security and energy, alongside other civilian uses.
Togo’s election to the IAEA Board of Governors in September 2025 is seen as a significant step in strengthening its role within the global nuclear community.
The new framework is expected to enhance oversight of nuclear research, training and related programmes, particularly in the areas of health, agriculture and energy.
In January 2025, the Togolese government established an Atomic Energy Commission to coordinate the country’s nuclear initiatives.
Officials say the partnership with the IAEA will also help address structural challenges, including the development of a robust legal and regulatory framework, improved nuclear safety standards and strengthened radiation protection systems.
Through the agreement, Togo will receive technical and institutional support from the IAEA to implement its national nuclear policy and ensure that all activities remain strictly for peaceful purposes.
