Tanzania has called for stronger cooperation among African nations to ensure the safe and effective use of nuclear technology in non-medical sectors, framing such collaboration as essential to the continent's broader social and economic development. The appeal came during a week-long training meeting in Dar es Salaam, organised by the Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) in partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which drew participants from 25 African countries to exchange best practices on radiation safety. Officials said the forum, which included experts from Portugal, will help participating nations strengthen their regulatory frameworks and align the application of nuclear technology with international safety standards.