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ALGIERS – In a significant move to deepen Mediterranean energy ties, the Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Mr. Karim Ibrahim Ali Badawi, commenced an official working visit to Algeria today, Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

The visit comes at the invitation of Algeria’s Minister of State and Minister of Energy and Mines, Mr. Mohamed Arkab, signaling a renewed commitment to synchronizing the energy strategies of two of Africa’s largest hydrocarbon producers.

#Algeria and #Egypt Strengthen Energy Alliance: Ministerial Visit Bolsters Strategic Partnership#Algeriahttps://t.co/PJjNTVXVi7

— Algeria Gate -English (@algatedzEng) May 5, 2026

Minister Badawi arrived at the Presidential VIP Lounge of the Algiers Houari Boumediene International Airport, where he was formally received by Minister Arkab. The Egyptian delegation underscores the operational nature of this visit, featuring top-tier industry leadership including:

Mr. Salah El-Din Abdel Karim: CEO of the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC).

Mr. Walid Loutfy: Chairman of PETROJET.

Senior executives and officials from the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum.

According to official statements, the primary objective of this diplomatic mission is to activate and expand the frameworks of joint cooperation. Discussions are expected to focus heavily on:

Strategic Partnerships: Enhancing the existing relationship between Algeria’s national oil company, Sonatrach, and its Egyptian counterparts.

Investment Exploration: Identifying new ventures in upstream and downstream sectors, particularly within the oil and gas industries.

Technical Cooperation: Leveraging the expertise of firms like Petrojet in infrastructure and energy services.

The visit is set to be more than consultative. A series of bilateral agreements are scheduled to be signed during the stay. These accords are designed to solidify the partnership and open new horizons for cooperation in fields of mutual interest, potentially including gas exploration, refining, and petrochemicals.

“This visit represents a pivotal step in aligning the energy visions of Algiers and Cairo. By fostering a collaborative environment for Sonatrach and Egyptian firms, both nations are positioning themselves as a unified, stabilizing force in the regional energy market.”

Source:Algerian Radio

Algeria News Portal: In a rare move, the specialist platform ‘Al-Taka’ reported that Algeria exported a shipment of petrol to Libya last April.

According to the same source, the shipment amounted to 132,000 barrels from Algeria last month, arriving in Libya on 3 May.The “Energy” platform explained that this move was intended to alleviate the petrol shortage crisis Libya has been experiencing recently.

The family of Christophe Ghiles, a French journalist imprisoned in Algeria on charges related to the glorification of terrorism, announced that he has decided to waive his right to appeal his seven-year prison sentence in hopes of receiving a presidential pardon from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

Algeria: French journalist Christophe Gleizes, prosecuted for “glorifying terrorism,” withdraws his appeal and is reportedly seeking a presidential pardon from Abdelmadjid Tebboune#Algeria pic.twitter.com/ONaZlx9Tsx

— Algeria Gate -English (@algatedzEng) May 5, 2026

In a statement to France Inter radio, Sylvie Godard stated that her son, “Christophe Ghiles, places his full trust in a pardon from President Tebboune.” She added, “For this reason, the family has decided that Christophe will withdraw his appeal before the Court of Cassation.”

In December 2025, the Algerian judiciary (Tizi Ouzou Court of Appeals) upheld a seven-year prison sentence against the 36-year-old French journalist. Ghiles was convicted of charges including “glorifying terrorism” and communicating with the “MAK” movement, which is classified as a terrorist organization in Algeria.