Burkina Faso to Sign Nuclear Power Deal with Russia 

Burkina Faso and Russia are scheduled to sign a memorandum of understanding for the construction of a nuclear power plant in the West African nation. <br />The agreement will be a culmination of talks the Burkinabe military ruler, Capt Ibrahim Traore, had with Russian President Vladimir Putin in July, during the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow. <br />About 20% of Burkina Faso's population has access to electricity - one of the lowest rates in the world, according to the International Energy Atomic Agency. <br />Having fallen out with most of its traditional Western partners, including former colonial power France, Burkina Faso has turned to Russia for economic and military support.<br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4166630/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4166630/advertisement</a>