Lassina Zerbo
Lassina Zerbo is a prominent Burkinabé geophysicist and former Prime Minister of Burkina Faso, currently serving as the Chairman of the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board. He is recognized for his advocacy for nuclear energy as a critical component of Africa's energy sovereignty and sustainable agricultural development. During the inaugural 'Boad development days' in Lomé, Togo, Zerbo emphasized the need for reliable energy sources to support Africa's industrialization and food security, highlighting the continent's significant energy deficits and the potential of nuclear energy to address these challenges.
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Recent news mentions
Lassina Zerbo, president of the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board, emphasized the ambitious and essential energy vision for Africa.
Afrique News – La Presse de Tunisie
Tunisia· 2025-07-08
Lassina Zerbo, a former Prime Minister of Burkina Faso, discussed nuclear financing during the event.
1re édition “Boad development days” : de nouvelles pistes du financement de l’énergie et de l’agriculture dégagées
Burkina Faso· 2025-06-18
Lassina Zerbo delivered an inaugural speech on financing energy transition and sustainable agriculture at the Boad development days.
Financement de la transition énergétique et de l’agriculture durable : « Il faut considérer le nucléaire civil comme un pilier de notre souveraineté énergétique », Dr Lassina Zerbo, géophysicienBurkina Faso· 2025-06-17
