Russia to build 2GW nuclear power plant in Ghana, Reuters reports

Russia has agreed to work with Ghana on the construction of a 2,000-megawatt nuclear power plant.

Source: Reuters

Details: The announcement comes a day after Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom said it is in talks with four African countries, including Ghana, on major nuclear projects.

Russia and Ghana agreed on the construction project during the Russia-Africa Summit. First held in 2019, the summit is part of Moscow's efforts to strengthen economic ties with Africa through the energy sector.

Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa also claimed that Russian ruler Vladimir Putin has banned Ghanaians from taking part in Russia's war against Ukraine, including through illegal recruitment or voluntary enlistment in the armed forces.

Background: Rosatom is in talks with Uganda, Ghana, Ethiopia and Egypt on major nuclear construction projects.

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