Burkina Faso signs agreement with Russia for nuclear power plant

Russia has agreed with the military junta in Burkina Faso to build a nuclear power plant in the country. Today, just under a quarter of the population has access to electricity, the vast majority of which is imported from Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. The junta has ruled Burkina Faso since September last year, and has since reached out diplomatically to Russia.

Russia and Burkina Faso have signed a corresponding memorandum of understanding. Details are not yet clear

Russia to build nuclear power plant in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso has been ruled by a military junta since last year and has sought to diversify its international partners

Burkina Faso and Russia's Rosatom sign agreement for nuclear power plant

Burkina Faso and Russian state nuclear company Rosatom on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for construction of a nuclear power plant in the landlocked Sahel West African state, Burkina Faso's energy ministry said in a statement.

Russia to Build Nuclear Power Plant in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso's government said Friday that it had signed an agreement with Russia to build a nuclear power plant that will "cover the energy needs of the population," less than a quarter of which has access to electricity.

Russia to build nuclear power plant in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso’s military leaders have signed a deal with Russia to build a nuclear power plant to increase electricity supplies, BBC reports. “The government of Burkina Faso has signed a memorandum of understanding for the construction of a nuclear power plant,” it said in a press release. It is the junta’s latest move to align