Burkina Faso is one of the least electrified countries in the world. According to data from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), only about 20% of the population has access to electricity. Yet electricity is urgently needed and central to economic development.
The military government recently signed a declaration of intent aimed at increasing the country’s electricity supply. As part of the agreement, Rosatom, a state-owned Russian company, will be responsible for constructing a…