Could Saudi Arabia’s New Nuclear Deal Pose a Threat to Africa?

The United States recently signed a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia. This deal gives the kingdom access to nuclear energy technology. Some fear this is like allowing defeated Nazi Germany to restart its program in 1945. Saudi Arabia has a long history of funding extremist groups and backing regional influence campaigns. There are active Islamist militant networks in parts of West and Southeast Africa today. Do we really trust Saudi Arabia with such sensitive technology? Is this pact a future risk for African stability?

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