The Pelindaba Treaty, officially known as the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty, is a landmark regional disarmament agreement that establishes Africa as a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (NWFZ). Adopted on 11 April 1996 and entering into force on 15 July 2009, the treaty reflects Africa’s long-standing commitment to nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, and the peaceful use of nuclear energy.Continue reading “Pelindaba Treaty: African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone, AFCONE, Protocols & Global Significance”