Rosatom

Also known as: State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom · state nuclear corporation Rosatom

Russian State Nuclear Energy Corporation in discussions with Ghana on establishing its first nuclear power plant.

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November 2026
5 NovJoy Online
… The landmark outcome of the bilateral talks was Russia’s commitment for partnership between the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission and Rosatom to develop a 2,000-megawatt nuclear power plant. …
Mahama drives pragmatic non-alignment at 3rd Russia-Africa Summit
3 NovJoy Online
… It also builds on earlier engagements between the Government of Ghana (GoG) and Russia’s state-owned nuclear corporation, Rosatom, on Ghana-Russia nuclear cooperation. …
IPPG urges greater policy scrutiny of proposed Ghana-Russia 2,000 MW nuclear power project
2 NovThe Chronicle
… At the summit, Mahama elaborated on Ghana’s cooperation vision with Russia, stating that Ghana had initiated discussions with Russia’s Rosatom on building the country’s first nuclear power plant. …
President Mahama returns home from Russia-Africa Summit
1 NovJoy Online
Russia is ready to supply African countries with nuclear power plants of various sizes and configurations and is in talks with four countries on large nuclear projects, ‌the head of the state nuclear corporation Rosatom said on Friday. …
Russia in talks with four African states on large nuclear power plants, Rosatom says
1 NovJoy Online
… At the summit, President Mahama elaborated on Ghana’s cooperation vision with Russia, stating that Ghana had initiated discussions with Russia’s Rosatom on building the country’s first nuclear power plant. …
President Mahama back home after Russia-Africa Summit
October 2026
30 OctJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana has begun discussions with the Russian State Nuclear Energy Corporation, Rosatom, to establish the country’s first nuclear power station. …
Ghana has begun discussions with Rosatom on first nuclear power station – Mahama
29 OctJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana has initiated discussions with Russia’s state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, over the establishment of the country’s first nuclear power station. …
Mahama says Ghana is in talks with Russia over first nuclear power station
July 2026
21 JulJoy Online
… The Russian Embassy in Ghana said a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) had been signed between the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) and Russia’s state nuclear energy corporation, Rosatom, creating a foundation for potential future collaboration in the energy sector. …
Russia, Ghana explore cooperation in nuclear energy, fertiliser production and mining
21 JulJoy Online
… It said a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) had been signed between the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission and Russia’s state nuclear energy corporation, Rosatom, creating a foundation for potential future collaboration in the energy sector. …
Russia, Ghana trade volume rises to over $800m as Moscow seeks deeper cooperation
15 JulJoy Online
… Energy and Agriculture Energy remains one of the most promising sectors for future collaboration.He pointed to the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission and Russia’s State Atomic Energy Corporation, Rosatom, as a significant step towards th …
Ghana-Russia trade hits $800m as Moscow seeks deeper economic partnership

World & Region

Mahama secures bilateral commitments at Russia-Africa Summit

The News

President John Dramani Mahama attended the third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow on 28–29 October 2026, advancing Ghana's non-alignment policy and securing six major bilateral commitments from Russian President Vladimir Putin. During the visit, Mahama reflected on his postgraduate studies in the Soviet Union and advocated for increased academic and professional cooperation between Ghana and Russia.

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Yesterday

Mahama secures bilateral commitments at Russia-Africa Summit
President John Dramani Mahama attended the third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow on 28–29 October 2026, advancing Ghana's non-alignment policy and securing six major bilateral commitments from Russian President Vladimir Putin. During the visit, Mahama reflected on his postgraduate studies in the Soviet Union and advocated for increased academic and professional cooperation between Ghana and Russia.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →

Tuesday 3 November

IPPG calls for scrutiny of Ghana-Russia nuclear power project
The International Perspective for Policy & Governance is calling for greater transparency and rigorous policy scrutiny of the proposed 2,000-megawatt nuclear power project under discussion between Ghana and Russia, emphasising the need for a clear financing framework, appropriate technology selection, and demonstrable institutional readiness before major project commitments are undertaken.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 2 November

President Mahama returns from Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow
President John Dramani Mahama attended the Third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow from October 28–29, where he discussed Ghana's cooperation with Russia, including potential nuclear power development with Rosatom, investment opportunities in agriculture and mining, and proposed digital innovation initiatives between the two regions.
2 November 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 1 November

Russia in talks with four African states on nuclear power plants
Rosatom said Russia is discussing large nuclear power plant projects with Uganda, Ghana, Ethiopia and Egypt, and has detailed negotiations underway with Egypt, Tanzania, Togo and Namibia on floating nuclear technology.
1 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama pitches Ghana nuclear, investment cooperation with Russia
President Mahama attended the Third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow on October 28–29, where he discussed Ghana's vision for cooperation with Russia, including initial talks with Rosatom on building Ghana's first nuclear power plant, and invited Russian investment in cocoa, cashew, horticulture, mineral processing, and fertiliser production.
1 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 30 October

Ghana begins discussions with Rosatom on nuclear power station
President Mahama announced at the Russia-Africa Forum that Ghana has initiated discussions with Russian State Nuclear Energy Corporation Rosatom to establish the country's first nuclear power station, citing the need for reliable electricity to support Africa's industrialisation and development.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 29 October

Ghana initiates talks with Russia on first nuclear power station
President Mahama told the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow that Ghana has begun discussions with Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom about building its first nuclear power station as part of efforts to secure reliable, affordable electricity and diversify the country's energy mix. The proposal builds on Ghana's nuclear cooperation with Russia dating to 1964, when the Soviet Union supplied a reactor for scientific research.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

Russia, Ghana sign nuclear energy cooperation memorandum
Russia and Ghana are exploring deeper economic cooperation in nuclear energy, agriculture, and mining. The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission and Russia's Rosatom signed a memorandum of understanding to lay groundwork for potential future collaboration in the energy sector, while Russia has expressed readiness to increase fertiliser supplies and support localised production, and interest in joint development of gold and bauxite deposits.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Russia-Ghana trade rises to $800m, deepening political cooperation
Bilateral trade between Ghana and Russia has grown from $247 million in 2022 to more than $800 million in 2024, according to the Russian Embassy. The two countries are expanding cooperation in energy, agriculture and mining, including a memorandum of understanding between Ghana's Atomic Energy Commission and Russia's Rosatom.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 15 July

Ghana-Russia trade surges to $800 million, Moscow eyes deeper ties
Bilateral trade between Ghana and Russia grew from $247 million in 2022 to more than $800 million in 2024, as Russia seeks to deepen economic cooperation through increased investment, technology transfer, and private-sector partnerships. The growth is linked to global commodity-market shifts and Ghana's push for industrialisation, with Russia positioning itself as a key African partner under the AfCFTA framework.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →