Russian Companies Including Yango, Rosatom and Nordgold Expand Operations Across Africa Despite Sanctions
Russian firms such as Yango, Rosatom and Nordgold are growing transport, nuclear and mining projects across Africa, showing how Moscow-linked businesses are seeking new markets and resources even as Western sanctions remain in place.
Russian firms are widening their commercial footprint in Africa even as Western sanctions remain in force after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
According to The Africa Report, companies including Yango, Rosatom and Nordgold are expanding operations across African states. The growth spans transport, nuclear energy and mining projects.
Yango is building up its presence as a transport platform. Rosatom, Russia’s state nuclear company, is advancing uranium-related and nuclear energy activities. Nordgold and other Russian-linked mining firms are pursuing mining ventures.
These projects give Russian businesses access to African markets and resources at a time when sanctions constrain their activities elsewhere. For host governments, the deals bring in investment in sectors such as energy, transport and mining that are central to economic development.
Rosatom’s uranium-related work and nuclear projects carry particular weight because they can involve long-term commitments on fuel and services. Mining ventures by Nordgold help sustain Russian-linked gold and mineral production outside traditional markets.
The pattern described by The Africa Report suggests that Africa remains a key arena where Russian firms can operate despite Western measures tied to the Ukraine war.
Signals worth watching include new African agreements announced by Yango, Rosatom or Nordgold, any public discussion in African states over the terms of Russian-linked projects, and future Western policy steps aimed at Russian business activity on the continent.
Sources
- OSINT