- Burkina Faso and Russia’s state corporation specialising in nuclear energy, Rosatom, are to agree on a nuclear deal.
- This deal dates back to late last year, in October, when the Russian corporation signed a memorandum of understanding with Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso and Russia’s state corporation, Rosatom, which specialises in nuclear energy and high-tech products, are to agree on a nuclear partnership. The two countries are to sign a road map to build a nuclear reactor in the West African country.
This aligns with Russia’s ambition to strengthen its influence on the African continent. The Minister of Energy, Mines, and Quarries in Burkina Faso, Yacouba Zabré Gouba, recently stated that the country intends to partner with Russia on a nuclear deal.
He made the information known during the International Forum on Nuclear Energy, which took place in Sirius Federal Territory, Russia.
The energy minister stated, “The establishment of this power plant will initially help reduce the energy deficit and eventually support all sectors of Burkina Faso’s socio-economic life.”
This deal dates back to late last year, in October, when the Russian corporation signed a memorandum of understanding with Burkina Faso to build a nuclear-powered facility in the West African country.
Given the continent’s economic potential, Rosatom has been trying to penetrate the African market and has already established relations with some countries, including Mali, Zimbabwe, and Burundi.
Nigeria is in this mix, having stated its ambition to join the BRICS group of nations and collaborate on nuclear energy projects with Russia.