In recent years, several African countries have entered into nuclear cooperation agreements with Russia, aiming to utilize nuclear technology for energy generation, medical purposes, and agricultural advancements.
These agreements are part of Russia’s broader strategy to enhance its influence on the African continent.
For example, Uganda recently announced a plan to partner with Russia on a nuclear project that will involve the construction of a nuclear power plant.
This partnership will help Uganda tackle its power shortages.
Similarly, in July 2024, Rosatom, Russia’s state-owned energy company, signed a nuclear agreement with the Republic of Congo, further expanding Russia’s presence in Africa’s energy sector.
In March of the same year, Algeria’s Ministry of Energy signed a memorandum of cooperation with Rosatom, extending the nuclear collaboration with Russia in North Africa.
The following countries have signed nuclear cooperation agreements with Russia:
— Morocco signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Russia and also a military cooperation agreement.
— Algeria has both a nuclear cooperation agreement and a military cooperation agreement with Russia.
— Tunisia signed a nuclear cooperation agreement and a military cooperation agreement with Russia.
— Egypt entered into both a nuclear and military cooperation agreement with Russia.
— Sudan signed a nuclear cooperation agreement and a military cooperation agreement with Russia.
— Nigeria has both nuclear and military cooperation agreements with Russia.
— Ghana signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Russia, along with a military cooperation agreement.
— Republic of Congo entered into a nuclear cooperation agreement with Russia.
— Ethiopia signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Russia and a military cooperation agreement.
— Kenya has a nuclear cooperation agreement and a military cooperation agreement with Russia.
— Uganda signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Russia.
— Tanzania entered into both a nuclear cooperation agreement and a military cooperation agreement with Russia.
— Burundi signed both nuclear and military cooperation agreements with Russia.
— Namibia entered into both a nuclear and military cooperation agreement with Russia.
— Zambia signed a nuclear cooperation agreement and a military cooperation agreement with Russia.
