Russia Plans to Build Nuclear Science Center, Power Plant in Rwanda | Firstpost Africa

Russia Plans to Build Nuclear Science Center, Power Plant in Rwanda | Firstpost Africa

Rwanda, which is eyeing to embrace the clean energy source is partnering with Russia to meet its goals. Russia's state nuclear energy firm Rosatom is planning to send a delegation to Rwanda. The agenda will be to discuss the building of a nuclear science center and a small nuclear power plant in the East African country. The two countries will aim to strengthen bilateral cooperation through a potential nuclear deal. The African nuclear market is poised for significant growth in the coming years. Russia has been aggressively tapping into this opportunity. From east to west and north to south, Russia has been expanding its nuclear footprint across Africa. How will it benefit the African nations? What political impact will Russia's nuclear expansion in the continent have? Watch the video for more details.