#Nuclear

As the US Navy advances its Columbia-class submarines and Britain fields the Dreadnought program, Russia has confirmed it is developing a fifth-generation nuclear ballistic missile submarine—setting the stage for a new chapter in undersea strategic competition.

To Russia, Africa’s energy gap is a business model. Moscow sees “power poverty” as the perfect entry point—offering nuclear deals that create dependence on its funding, technology, and expertise, while cementing long-term influence over governments, resources, and strategic assets.