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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

The United States Africa Command annonced on Sunday that ywo American solidiers taking part in the African Lion 2026 exercises went missing near the Cap Draa training area, close to the Moroccan city of Tan Tan, on Saturday.

Maroc 🇲🇦: Deux militaires américains🇺🇸 sont portés disparus au #Maroc après un exercice multinational, déclenchant une opération de recherche conjointe dans un contexte encore flou.#Africom pic.twitter.com/ma0Uyusgue

— بوابة الجزائر – Algeria Gate (@algatedz) May 3, 2026

It added that U.S. and Moroccan forces, along with other units involved in the maneuvers, have launched coordinated search and rescue operations, deploying land, air, and naval resources.

In a statement, the command indicated that the incident remains under investigation and that search efforts are still ongoing.

🚨 URGENT
🚨Deux soldats américains 🇺🇸portés disparus au #Maroc 🇲🇦!
🚨Le Commandement des forces américaines en Afrique (#AFRICOM) a annoncé ce dimanche que deux militaires américains participant aux manœuvres internationales « African Lion 2026 » ont disparu samedi près de la… pic.twitter.com/RkSE1BI5C0

— بوابة الجزائر – Algeria Gate (@algatedz) May 3, 2026

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has officially announced the reopening of its office in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, following a closure that lasted nearly a decade.

The announcement was made during a ceremony held in Tripoli on Thursday under the theme: “Celebrating Education, Culture, and Science with UNESCO,” in the presence of the Prime Minister of the Libyan Government of National Unity (GNU), Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh.

In his keynote address, Prime Minister Dbeibeh emphasized that the reopening of the UNESCO office is a “fundamental step reflecting the restoration of the Libyan state’s standing in international forums.” He further noted that “this move underscores Libya’s readiness for openness and partnership with the international community, stemming from the government’s belief that investing in human capital and knowledge is the core pillar for achieving a comprehensive national renaissance and sustainable stability.”

For his part, the Director of the UNESCO Regional Office, Mohamed Cheref, remarked that “Libya was among the first Arab nations to join the organization.” He announced plans to sign a joint project titled “Enhancing Infrastructure and Vital Technology” in cooperation with Libya’s General Authority for Scientific Research, aimed at supporting technical capacities and developing the country’s research environment.