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Treaty of Pelindaba (Treaty on the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free-Zone)

This treaty prohibits the research, development, manufacturing, stockpiling, acquisition, testing, possession, control, and stationing of nuclear explosive devices in the members' territory. The treaty also prohibits the deposit of radioactive waste originating from outside the continent within the region. Under the treaty, signatories are required to put all their nuclear programs under International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards. The treaty also provides for the establishment of the African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE), which will supervise treaty implementation and ensure compliance.