Rosatom, Russia's state-owned nuclear corporation, is accelerating African nuclear development by supporting the construction of nuclear energy facilities, capacity building, mining activities, and regulatory support. The company has signed agreements with the Republic of Congo, Guinea-Conakry, Burkina Faso, and South Africa to enhance nuclear energy adoption and diversify its energy mix beyond oil.

In July 2024, Rosatom signed an agreement with the Republic of Congo to collaborate on peaceful utilisation of nuclear energy and hydroelectric power, aligning with the country's efforts to diversify its energy mix beyond oil. In June 2024, Rosatom signed an MoU with Guinea-Conakry to cooperate on the development of floating nuclear power plants, which offer clean and affordable power for hard-to-reach communities.

Rosatom also signed an agreement with Burkina Faso's Ministry of Energy, Mines and Quarries for the construction of a nuclear power plant in the country, expected to double Burkina Faso's power production by 2030. The deal includes a clear roadmap to enhance the country's nuclear power adoption and the establishment of a regulatory framework for nuclear energy.

In addition to nuclear power development, Rosatom is driving nuclear energy capacity building and training across Africa, using its expertise to support human capital development. In South Africa, Rosatom signed an agreement with Eskom for a nuclear action plan for 2024-2026, including joint education initiatives, degree programs, and workforce training. The Koeberg station, accounting for 5% of South Africa's power supply, has been approved to run for an additional 20 years, equipping the workforce with the necessary skills and capacities.

To support nuclear production in Africa, Rosatom is also advancing uranium mining across the continent, starting mining uranium in Namibia by 2029 and completing the prospecting and exploration phase of the Wings Project by 2026.