Burkina Faso and Algeria signed minutes of a meeting on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, covering hydrocarbons, energy, mining, and training, according to a statement by Algeria’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Mines.
The agreement outlines priority areas including the supply of petroleum products to Burkina Faso, expansion of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) trade, development of storage and distribution capacity, and sharing of technical expertise.
“Today, we have laid the foundations for major cooperation projects that will be implemented between our two countries. These projects will strengthen the strong ties between Burkina Faso and Algeria and create added value for both countries,” said Mohamed Arkab.
The signing followed a working session between a Burkinabe delegation led by Energy, Mines and Quarries Minister Yacouba Zabré Gouba and an Algerian delegation headed by Arkab.
Burkina Faso’s economy relies heavily on mining, which contributed 14.8% of GDP, 75% of exports, and over 20% of public revenue in 2023, according to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. The country seeks to expand local processing and strengthen sector-specific skills.
The two nations have previously agreed on military, academic, and socio-economic partnerships, and began preparing a memorandum of understanding on energy cooperation in March 2025. The minutes also establish joint monitoring mechanisms, including sector-specific working groups, to ensure effective implementation of the agreed measures.
