Saturday, 12 September 2026

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International Atomic Energy Agency

Also known as: IAEA

International Atomic Energy Agency — UN nuclear watchdog overseeing compliance with non-proliferation obligations and uranium stockpile monitoring, handling Iran nuclear disputes and supporting African nuclear technology deployment.

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May 2026
30 MayCapital News
… Iran’s enriched nuclear material, the so-called “nuclear dust” which has been buried deep underground due to U.S. bombing in June last year, will be unearthed by the United States in close coordination and conjunction with Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency and destr …
Trump defers “final determination” on draft deal with Iran
22 MayCitizen Digital
… "There are solutions like diluting the stockpile under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency," one of the Iranian sources said. …
Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran
18 MayCitizen Digital
… The International Atomic Energy Agency said in a social media post that Grossi expressed "grave concern about the incident and says military activity that threatens nuclear safety is unacceptable". …
Drone strike starts fire outside UAE nuclear plant
3 MayCitizen Digital
… There was no legal "restriction on the level of uranium enrichment, so long as it is conducted under the IAEA's supervision, as was the case with Iran," it said, using the abbreviation for the UN nuclear watchdog. …
Trump says US not likely to accept new Iran peace proposal
April 2026
25 AprCitizen Digital
… ays it has hanged agent working for Israel over sabotage in protests By Reuters April 25, 2026 11:29 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The Iranian flag waves in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency …
Iran says it has hanged agent working for Israel over sabotage in protests

World & Region

UN nuclear watchdog refers Iran to Security Council over non-compliance

The News

The IAEA board of governors passed a resolution referring Iran to the UN Security Council for non-compliance with non-proliferation treaty obligations, citing lack of information on Iran's nuclear materials and IAEA inspector access. Iran condemned the decision, blaming US and Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities for disrupting inspections, though new sanctions are unlikely given China and Russia's veto powers.

10 September 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 10 September

UN nuclear watchdog refers Iran to Security Council over non-compliance
The IAEA board of governors passed a resolution referring Iran to the UN Security Council for non-compliance with non-proliferation treaty obligations, citing lack of information on Iran's nuclear materials and IAEA inspector access. Iran condemned the decision, blaming US and Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities for disrupting inspections, though new sanctions are unlikely given China and Russia's veto powers.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 2 September

Africa must build nuclear skills pipeline, PS Shaukat says
Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation Shaukat Abdulrazak has said Africa must urgently develop a new generation of nuclear scientists and engineers to move from consuming advanced technologies to developing home-grown solutions, warning that nuclear ambitions cannot be achieved through infrastructure and technology investments alone.
2 September 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 1 September

Kenya explores nuclear science in secondary school curricula
The Science, Research and Innovation Principal Secretary said Kenya should introduce nuclear science and technology to secondary school learners during the curriculum review process, as the country strengthens STEM education under the Competency-Based Education system. The announcement came during a regional meeting in Nairobi that brought together 10 countries.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 26 July

Uganda nominates Olara Otunnu for UN Secretary-General
Uganda has nominated veteran diplomat Ambassador Olara Otunnu for United Nations Secretary-General, a position to be filled as current Secretary-General António Guterres' term ends December 31. Otunnu has more than four decades of experience in international diplomacy and previously served as the UN's first Under-Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict from 1998 to 2005.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 23 July

Six candidates compete to succeed Guterres as UN Secretary-General
Four women and two men are running to become the next UN Secretary-General, with Rafael Grossi of Argentina (current head of the UN nuclear watchdog), Michelle Bachelet of Chile, Maria Fernanda Espinosa of Ecuador, Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett of Guyana, and Macky Sall of Senegal among the contenders. The Security Council's five permanent members—the US, Britain, China, France, and Russia—have veto power over the selection.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 22 July

Chuka University hosts training on livestock reproductive technologies
Chuka University in Tharaka Nithi hosted the 3rd Summer School Regional Training on Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Livestock Breeding, in partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency and others, attracting experts from 28 African countries. University leadership called for regional collaborations to improve livestock production and achieve food security across Africa.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 28 June

Iran and US trade strikes amid peace deal dispute
Iran accused the US of violating their deal to end the Middle East war after Washington launched strikes on Iranian territory and Tehran responded with attacks on US targets in the Gulf, following US accusations that Iran attacked a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 27 June

US and Iran exchange strikes amid Strait of Hormuz tension
Iran launched attacks on US sites in the Gulf in response to American strikes on Iranian missile, drone storage, and radar positions, after Washington accused Tehran of attacking a US cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The exchanges raised questions about efforts to maintain the waterway's openness while the countries negotiate a settlement to a war that began on February 28.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
Iran and US exchange strikes over disputed ceasefire violation
Iran accused the United States of violating a peace deal after Washington struck Iranian missile, drone storage, and radar sites in response to alleged Iranian attacks on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran's Revolutionary Guards retaliated with strikes on US targets in the Gulf region and warned of broader response if aggression continues.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 18 June

US and Iran sign ceasefire deal; Trump threatens resumed attacks
The U.S. and Iran have signed an interim agreement to end their war, with President Trump warning he will "bomb the hell out of them if they violate the agreement" and threatening to resume attacks and kill Iranian officials if commitments are not honoured. Trump said he hopes the agreement, with permanent negotiations to follow within 60 days, will bring Middle East peace and lower oil prices.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US and Iran sign memorandum to end Middle East war
The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding declaring an immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon. The agreement commits both sides to negotiate a final deal within 60 days and includes the US beginning removal of its blockade on Iranian ports within 30 days.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 17 June

G7 supports Iran-US deal reopening Strait of Hormuz
The Group of Seven has welcomed a US-Iran agreement that allows ships to resume passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a corridor handling about a fifth of the world's oil. The G7 said the deal, brokered by President Trump, offers a chance to prevent Iran's nuclear development while ending a blockade, and a multinational naval mission led by France and the United Kingdom will help clear mines and protect merchant vessels.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 16 June

US says Strait of Hormuz to be toll-free under Iran deal
The US announced that ships will move toll-free through the Strait of Hormuz under an Iran peace deal signed by President Donald Trump, with possible $300 billion reconstruction funds for Iran contingent on the country fulfilling its commitments.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 13 June

Guyana nominates UN ambassador for secretary-general
Guyana has nominated its UN ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Burkett to run for UN secretary-general, a post that will be vacant at the end of the year when incumbent Antonio Guterres completes two terms. President Irfaan Ali highlighted Rodrigues-Burkett's leadership during Guyana's recent non-permanent Security Council membership.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 12 June

IAEA chief supports Kenya's nuclear energy strategy
The head of the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency has defended Kenya's pursuit of nuclear power despite the country already generating more than 90 percent of its electricity from renewable sources, arguing that energy decisions must account for future needs beyond current success.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
African nuclear regulators urged to strengthen oversight systems
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation called on African nuclear regulators to build stronger and future-ready regulatory systems as the continent expands its use of nuclear and radiation technologies in healthcare, agriculture, industry, and energy sectors.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 11 June

Three women candidates debate next UN secretary-general
Michelle Bachelet of Chile, Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica, and Maria Fernanda Espinosa of Ecuador are running to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN secretary-general at the end of the year. All three candidates argued during a Geneva debate that it is time for a woman to lead the UN for the first time in its 80-year history.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
UN nuclear watchdog demands Iran provide uranium stockpile data
The UN's International Atomic Energy Agency governing board approved a resolution demanding Iran immediately provide complete information on its uranium stockpile and production facilities, after Iran suspended inspector access to its nuclear sites. The resolution passed 21 to 3 with 10 abstentions; the IAEA estimates Iran holds 440 kilogrammes of uranium enriched to 60 percent, unseen by inspectors since June 10 last year.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 10 June

China calls UN Security Council to caution on Iran nuclear issue
China's UN envoy urged the Security Council to exercise prudence on the Iranian nuclear issue amid disagreement over sanctions, stressing Iran's legitimate right to peaceful nuclear use alongside non-proliferation concerns. Eight countries led by France called for full implementation of recently reimposed sanctions, noting Iran possesses highly enriched uranium at levels where manufacturing a nuclear device cannot be excluded.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 7 June

Iran denounces IAEA report as tool of political pressure
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of using a technical report about lack of access to Iranian nuclear sites as political pressure, stating the IAEA should refrain from such actions if it wants to support diplomatic solutions. The accusation follows conflicts in which Iranian nuclear sites were bombed repeatedly.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 30 May

Trump delays decision on Iran nuclear deal after White House meeting
U.S. President Trump deferred his "final determination" on a draft deal with Iran following a two-hour meeting with his national security team. Trump outlined U.S. conditions including elimination of Iran's enriched nuclear materials, reopening the Hormuz Strait without tolls, and removal of water mines.
30 May 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 22 May

Iran's supreme leader orders enriched uranium to remain in country
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has directed that the country's near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, hardening Tehran's stance against a key U.S. demand in peace talks and contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump's assertion that the United States will not allow Iran to retain its highly enriched uranium stockpile.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 18 May

Drone strike triggers fire at UAE nuclear power plant
A drone struck an electrical generator outside the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, triggering a fire, with authorities reporting no injuries or radiation impact. The UAE defence ministry said the drone was one of three that entered the country from the western border, and a presidential adviser suggested Iran or its regional proxies may be responsible, though investigations are ongoing.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 3 May

Trump unlikely to accept Iran's new 14-point peace proposal
US President Donald Trump said he will review Iran's 14-point peace proposal but cast doubt on its prospects, saying Iran has not "paid a big enough price" for its actions over 47 years. The proposal, submitted to mediator Pakistan, includes ending the conflict on all fronts and establishing a new framework for the Strait of Hormuz, following a ceasefire that took effect on April 8.
3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 25 April

Iran executes man accused of working for Israeli intelligence
Iran said it hanged an Iranian working for Israeli intelligence on Saturday for vandalism and violence during nationwide protests this year, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. The man was accused of destruction, arson, and spreading fear across Isfahan.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →