Rosatom has officially announced the winners of the 2025 edition of its annual “Atoms Empowering Africa” video competition, dedicated to 80 years of Russian nuclear industry. Participants were invited to submit short videos reflecting on three creative themes: “The honour of the past,” “the inspiration of the present,” and “the dream of the future”. Over 50 entries were submitted fr om across Africa – a testament to the growing enthusiasm among African youth for the role of nuclear technologies in meeting today challenges. Based on the evaluations of an international jury – which included eminent experts from South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Namibia, Burkina Faso, and other countries – 13 winners from South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, and Namibia were selected. Winners will travel to Russia wh ere they will visit iconic nuclear industry sites including the Atom Pavilion at VDNKh in Moscow.
“This year’s participants truly impressed us with the depth of their ideas and the exceptional quality of their work,” noted Ryan Collyer, CEO of Rosatom Central and Southern Africa. “As we commemorate 80 years of Russian nuclear industry, it is incredibly meaningful to see young Africans engage so thoughtfully with this theme. These voices are not just telling compelling stories – they are helping shape a vision of the future grounded in sustainability, innovation, and scientific exchange”.
The winning entries can be viewed via the link. The work that received the highest score from the jury (by Angel Makibi, South Africa):
