• Burkina Faso, Algeria sign energy and mining cooperation minutes

• Deal covers fuel supply, LPG trade, technical expertise

• Agreement builds on broader 2024–2025 bilateral partnerships

Burkina Faso and Algeria signed minutes of a meeting on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, covering hydrocarbons, energy, mining and training, Algeria’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Mines said in a statement.

The document outlines priority areas including the supply of petroleum products to Burkina Faso, development of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) trade, expansion of storage and distribution capacity, and the 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,” Algerian Minister of State for Hydrocarbons and Mines Mohamed Arkab said.

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. In 2023, the sector accounted for 14.8% of GDP, 75% of exports and more than 20% of public revenue, according to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. The country aims to expand local processing and strengthen skills in the sector.

In March 2025, the two countries began preparing a memorandum of understanding to deepen energy cooperation. In 2024, they agreed to strengthen military and academic partnerships, support socio-economic development and coordinate humanitarian efforts.

They also decided to establish joint monitoring mechanisms, including sector-specific working groups, to ensure the effective implementation of the measures outlined in the minutes.

Lydie Mobio