Ghana and Russia have agreed to explore a 2,000-megawatt nuclear power plant as part of a wider push to deepen cooperation in energy, defence, agriculture and education…reports Africa Daily News Desk
Ghana and Russia have agreed to deepen cooperation in nuclear energy, defence, agriculture and education following talks between President John Dramani Mahama and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Third Russia-Africa Summit on 30 October 2026, secured six key commitments, including plans to explore the establishment of a 2,000-megawatt nuclear power plant in Ghana.
The proposed facility is expected to strengthen Ghana’s energy security and support its industrialisation ambitions. Other areas of agreement include enhanced defence cooperation, agricultural collaboration, expanded scholarship opportunities for Ghanaian students and discussions on the recruitment of Ghanaians into the Russia-Ukraine war.
The two leaders also agreed to revive the Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC), providing a framework for closer bilateral engagement.
Addressing a high-level roundtable at the summit, Mahama called for an end to Africa’s longstanding dependence on foreign aid and raw material exports, urging international partners to pursue investment models that deliver sustainable and equitable economic benefits.
He identified agriculture, agro-processing, healthcare, energy security and digital services as priority sectors for stronger African-Russian investment.
“Africa is a continent of the future. Immense opportunities abound for mutual investment between African and Russian enterprises,” Mahama said.
He also called for improved access for African products to Russian markets, proposing the use of local currencies and integrated digital payment systems to simplify bilateral trade.
“Better market information, predictable quality standards, resilient logistics, and closer cooperation between our respective private sectors can make trade far more balanced, reliable, and mutually rewarding,” he said.
Mahama acknowledged Russia’s historical support for African countries during their struggles against colonialism and after independence, saying those ties should now translate into technological cooperation and industrial development.
He said Ghana’s participation in the summit formed part of its broader strategy to diversify international trade partnerships, attract investment and advance the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
The engagement also comes ahead of Mahama’s expected assumption of the African Union chairmanship next year, placing greater emphasis on expanding the continent’s international economic partnerships.
