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Burkina Faso : agreement with Russia for the construction of a nuclear power plant
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The Burkinabe government has signed an agreement with the Russian company Rosatom for the construction of a nuclear power plant. This step, decided during the « ATOMEXPO 2024 » forum in Sotchi, outlines the construction process. The goal: to double electricity production by 2030 to address energy shortages and achieve energy independence.