MOSCOW, 09 Nov. - (ANA) - Russia’s offer to supply floating nuclear power plants to coastal African countries emerged as a major focus of talks at its summit in Moscow last week, as President Vladimir Putin sought to deepen his country’s economic ties across the continent. State-owned Rosatom said it was in advanced talks with Egypt, Togo, Namibia, and Tanzania to provide the technology to meet the continent’s growing demand for power.

 

The Russia-Africa summit, now in its third edition, drew 22 African leaders, up from 17 in 2023 but well below 43 in 2019, amid scrutiny over Moscow’s recruitment of Africans to fight in Ukraine. Some analysts saw the turnout as a sign of Moscow’s waning influence, though the summit also brought fresh business announcements amid the diplomatic tensions.

 

Beyond nuclear energy, Putin pledged continued grain supplies, including free shipments, while Russian companies signed deals to map Mali’s mineral resources and develop bauxite mining and refining in Ghana. Russia also agreed to help Tanzania develop space technology, with its first Earth-observation satellite launch planned for 2027.   - (ANA) -

 

AB/ANA/09 November 2026 - - -