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Ethiopia Partners with Russia for Nuclear Power Development

9/26/2025

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Ethiopia signed a Russia-backed agreement to develop a nuclear power plant, aiming for two 1200 MW reactors by 2034 to operate.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized nuclear energy's role and outlined a Nuclear Science and Technology Center with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) support.
Belarus has commissioned its nuclear power plant, supplying 40% of electricity, with talks to expand capacity.

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Ethiopia signed a Russia-backed agreement to develop a nuclear power plant, aiming for two 1200 MW reactors by 2034 to operate.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized nuclear energy's role and outlined a Nuclear Science and Technology Center with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) support.
Belarus has commissioned its nuclear power plant, supplying 40% of electricity, with talks to expand capacity.