Russia to build nuclear plant to meet Burkina Faso's energy needs
By Gloria Aradi
BBC News
1 hour ago
IMAGE SOURCE, AFP
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In July, Burkina Faso military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traore asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to help set up a 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.
It is the junta's latest move to align itself with Russia after falling out with most of its Western partners.
The junta has turned to Russia for economic and military support since it seized power last year.
Burkina Faso is one of the least electrified countries globally, with only 21% of people connected to power.
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