Rwanda-Russia nuclear deal underscores Africa’s shifting power balance
Rwanda has signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Russia, indicating a shift in Africa's geopolitical landscape. This deal focuses on nuclear medicine and research, as Rwanda aims to become a regional hub for technology and healthcare. The agreement reflects Rwanda's strategy of diversifying its international partnerships while navigating complex relationships with Western powers.
- ▪The nuclear cooperation agreement was signed on May 19 at the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit in Kigali.
- ▪Rwanda is sending students to Russia for nuclear engineering programs to build domestic technical capacity.
- ▪The agreement includes plans for a research reactor and training facilities, although these projects are still in early stages.
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NewsRwanda-Russia nuclear deal underscores Africa’s shifting power balanceRwanda turns to Russia for nuclear training and research, advancing ambitions in technology, healthcare and diplomacy.ListenListen (7 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoRwanda's President Paul Kagame is maintaining a balancing act in foreign relations, keeping ties with the United States, China, Europe, the Gulf and Russia while avoiding dependence on any single power [Issouf Sanogo/AFP]By Vivianne WanderaPublished On 30 May 202630 May 2026Kigali, Rwanda – Rwanda’s new nuclear cooperation agreement with Russia may look technical on paper, focused on science, nuclear medicine and energy, but it signals a deeper shift in the…
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