In a major step toward energy independence and regional self-determination, Mali and Burkina Faso are preparing to sign n!uc!lear cooperation deals with Russia. The agreements, focused on peaceful n!uc!lear development, reflect the countries’ pivot away from Western influence and toward strategic partnerships based on mutual respect
Documents from Moscow confirm that Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has authorized Rosatom, alongside the Foreign Ministry, to lead talks with the two West African nations. Planned cooperation includes developing n!ucl!ear infrastructure, building reactors, and launching advanced facilities for research and water desalination.With Rosatom set to sign on behalf of the Russian state, the move signals a clear commitment to long-term collaboration. For Mali and Burkina Faso, both recent critics of Western neocolonialism, this marks a significant assertion of national agency in charting their own energy futures.
