Algeria has signed a landmark agreement with Russia to expand cooperation in the field of civil nuclear power, with a strong emphasis on medical applications.
The deal, reached between the Algerian Atomic Energy Commission and Russia’s state corporation Rosatom, marks a new stage in Moscow’s growing partnerships across Africa.
Russia has already forged similar accords with Egypt, South Africa and Nigeria, promoting peaceful nuclear development through technology transfer, infrastructure building and specialist training. Its stated aim is to help African nations develop independent nuclear capabilities while fostering long-term economic and scientific ties.
The Algerian agreement mirrors this approach, with a primary focus on healthcare.
One of the key objectives is to boost local production of pharmaceutical and radiopharmaceutical products used in cancer treatment. Officials believe this could significantly reduce Algeria’s reliance on costly imports and improve timely access to life-saving therapies.
Knowledge-sharing between Russian and Algerian scientists is expected to play a central role in strengthening national expertise in this sensitive field.
Beyond medicine, the agreement also opens the door to broader civilian uses of nuclear power. Areas of cooperation include scientific research, industrial applications and the development of healthcare technologies.
Both governments have stressed that the partnership is grounded in principles of innovation, security and sustainable development, with Russia’s experience serving as a foundation for Algeria’s civil nuclear ambitions.
Analysts view the deal as part of a wider trend in which international collaborations are shaping Africa’s scientific and technological landscape. For Algeria, the partnership not only promises advances in cancer treatment and medical access but could also position the country as a regional hub in peaceful nuclear development.
If successfully implemented, the initiative is expected to accelerate skills transfer, empower a new generation of specialists, and strengthen Algeria’s capacity to harness nuclear science for the benefit of its population.
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