In brief
Ghana’s foreign minister confirmed that Moscow will collaborate on a 2,000‑megawatt nuclear plant, a project aimed at strengthening the country’s energy security and industrial base. The announcement follows talks at the Russia‑Africa Summit and includes wider defense, agricultural and educational commitments.
On Saturday the Ghanaian foreign minister said Russia will join forces with Ghana on a 2,000‑megawatt nuclear power plant, a step that could power Ghana’s industries and homes for decades. The deal was announced after talks at the Russia‑Africa Summit in Moscow, the first of its kind held in 2019 to deepen economic ties between Russia and African nations.
According to Reuters, the project is part of a broader partnership that will also expand defence cooperation. A new pact covers the sale of military assets to Ghana, and puts in place a framework to prevent Ghanaians from being recruited or fighting in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
In addition to energy, the agreement includes support for Ghana’s agriculture sector and a plan to increase scholarships for Ghanaian students to study in Russia. These multilateral commitments were all signed by Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa in a statement on the social‑media platform X.
Russia’s state nuclear company Rosatom confirmed that it was in talks with four African countries, Ghana being one, about large nuclear projects. The collaboration could bring significant technical and financial expertise to Ghana, which has been looking for new ways to diversify its energy mix.
The announcement comes amid growing global interest in nuclear power as a low‑carbon energy source. For Ghana, the partnership signals a strategic move to secure a stable power supply for future growth, while Russia seeks to expand its influence on the continent.
