Russia to build nuclear plant to meet Burkina Faso's energy needs
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The deal comes after junta leader Capt Traore asked President Putin to help set up a nuclear plant.

Burkina Faso's military leaders have signed a deal with Russia to build a nuclear power plant to increase electricity supplies.

It is the junta's latest move to align itself with Russia after falling out with most of its Western partners.

The junta has turned to Russia for economic and military...

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