Equatorial Guinea

Country Equatorial Guinea
Capital Malabo
Continent Africa
Currency Central African CFA franc(XAF)
Languages Spanish, French, Portuguese, Fang, Bube, Igbo, Pidgin English & Annobonese

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Introduction

Equatorial Guinea gained independence in 1968 after 190 years of Spanish rule. This tiny country, composed of a mainland portion plus five inhabited islands, is one of the smallest on the African continent. President Teodoro OBIANG NGUEMA MBASOGO has ruled the country since 1979 when he seized power in a coup. Although nominally a constitutional democracy since 1991, the 1996, 2002, and 2009 presidential elections - as well as the 1999 and 2004 legislative elections - were widely seen as flawed. The president exerts almost total control over the political system and has discouraged political opposition. Equatorial Guinea has experienced rapid economic growth due to the discovery of large offshore oil reserves, and in the last decade has become Sub-Saharan Africa's third largest oil exporter. Despite the country's economic windfall from oil production resulting in a massive increase in government revenue in recent years, there have been few improvements in the population's living standards.

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Equatorial Guinea - Wikipedia
Equatorial Guinea - CIA World Fact Book
Equatorial Guinea - BBC
Equatorial Guinea - Timeline - BBC

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Equatorial Guinea Accuses France of Neo-Colonialism in Mansion Dispute - EditorjiEquatorial Guinea Accuses France of Neo-Colonialism in Mansion Dispute  Editorji

Africa News Live Updates: South Africa cuts rhino poaching deaths by 78%; France, Equatorial Guinea set for clash at UN court - FirstpostAfrica News Live Updates: South Africa cuts rhino poaching deaths by 78%; France, Equatorial Guinea set for clash at UN court  Firstpost

Equatorial Guinea urges UN court to block the sale of confiscated Paris mansion - TRT GlobalEquatorial Guinea urges UN court to block the sale of confiscated Paris mansion  TRT Global

Equatorial Guinea urges UN to block the sale of a Paris mansion seized by France - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosEquatorial Guinea urges UN to block the sale of a Paris mansion seized by France  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Equatorial Guinea - InventaEquatorial Guinea  Inventa

France, Eq. Guinea to clash at UN top court over Paris mansion - YahooFrance, Eq. Guinea to clash at UN top court over Paris mansion  Yahoo

Equatorial Guinea sues France in UN court to block sale of Paris mansion - Anadolu AjansiEquatorial Guinea sues France in UN court to block sale of Paris mansion  Anadolu Ajansi

As Equatorial Guinea burned through oil riches, millions were funneled to a company owned by its ‘playboy prince’ - International Consortium of Investigative Journalists - ICIJAs Equatorial Guinea burned through oil riches, millions were funneled to a company owned by its ‘playboy prince’  International Consortium of Investigative Journalists - ICIJ

Oil Workers Detained in Equatorial Guinea Return to South Africa - MintOil Workers Detained in Equatorial Guinea Return to South Africa  Mint

Pope Leo XIV receives the President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea - Vatican NewsPope Leo XIV receives the President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea  Vatican News

El-Sisi Heads to Equatorial Guinea for AU Mid-Year Coordination Summit - DNE AfricaEl-Sisi Heads to Equatorial Guinea for AU Mid-Year Coordination Summit  DNE Africa

Call for applications: UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences - UNESCOCall for applications: UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences  UNESCO

H.E. President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea today received H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, AUC Chairperson & his accompanying delegation - African UnionH.E. President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea today received H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, AUC Chairperson & his accompanying delegation  African Union

Equatorial Guinea France Mansion - New Castle NewsEquatorial Guinea France Mansion  New Castle News

- The EastAfrican - The EastAfrican- The EastAfrican  The EastAfrican

Equatorial Guinea urges UN to block the sale of a Paris mansion seized by France - MSNEquatorial Guinea urges UN to block the sale of a Paris mansion seized by France  MSN

ICJ backs Equatorial Guinea in Gabon islands dispute - DWICJ backs Equatorial Guinea in Gabon islands dispute  DW

Call for applications: UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea Fellowship Programme for Young Women Scientists in Africa - UNESCOCall for applications: UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea Fellowship Programme for Young Women Scientists in Africa  UNESCO

Equatorial Guinea Urges UN Court to Halt France’s Sale of Seized Paris Mansion, Decrying ‘Neo-Colonial’ Tactics - TV360 NigeriaEquatorial Guinea Urges UN Court to Halt France’s Sale of Seized Paris Mansion, Decrying ‘Neo-Colonial’ Tactics  TV360 Nigeria

Frik Potgieter and Peter Huxham return to South Africa from jail in Equatorial Guinea - BBCFrik Potgieter and Peter Huxham return to South Africa from jail in Equatorial Guinea  BBC

SBM Offshore pulling out of Equatorial Guinea with FPSO divestment - Offshore-Energy.bizSBM Offshore pulling out of Equatorial Guinea with FPSO divestment  Offshore-Energy.biz

Equatorial Guinea files ICJ case against France over seized Paris mansion - France 24Equatorial Guinea files ICJ case against France over seized Paris mansion  France 24

International Court of Justice sides with Equatorial Guinea in Gabon island dispute - BBCInternational Court of Justice sides with Equatorial Guinea in Gabon island dispute  BBC

Equatorial Guinea seeks to stop sale of Paris mansion linked to leader’s son - Free Malaysia TodayEquatorial Guinea seeks to stop sale of Paris mansion linked to leader’s son  Free Malaysia Today

President El-Sisi Meets President of Equatorial Guinea - presidency.egPresident El-Sisi Meets President of Equatorial Guinea  presidency.eg

Africa News Live Updates: Two South African engineers released from Equatorial Guinea after two years in detention - FirstpostAfrica News Live Updates: Two South African engineers released from Equatorial Guinea after two years in detention  Firstpost

Sisi Arrives in Equatorial Guinea to Attend AU Mid-Year Coordination Summit - Sada Elbalad englishSisi Arrives in Equatorial Guinea to Attend AU Mid-Year Coordination Summit  Sada Elbalad english

Digital 2025: Equatorial Guinea - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Equatorial Guinea  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Equatorial Guinea France Mansion - The Herald JournalEquatorial Guinea France Mansion  The Herald Journal

Equatorial Guinea acquires Chinese UAVs - JanesEquatorial Guinea acquires Chinese UAVs  Janes

African Union 7th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting - African UnionAfrican Union 7th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting  African Union

Egypt Participates in African Union’s Mid-Year Coordination Summit in Equatorial Guinea - Sada Elbalad englishEgypt Participates in African Union’s Mid-Year Coordination Summit in Equatorial Guinea  Sada Elbalad english

Equatorial Guinea launching new oil & gas licensing round after six years - Offshore-Energy.bizEquatorial Guinea launching new oil & gas licensing round after six years  Offshore-Energy.biz

President El-Sisi Returns to Egypt from Equatorial Guinea - presidency.egPresident El-Sisi Returns to Egypt from Equatorial Guinea  presidency.eg

UN top court sides with Equatorial Guinea in island dispute with Gabon - JURIST Legal NewsUN top court sides with Equatorial Guinea in island dispute with Gabon  JURIST Legal News

Equatorial Guinea urges UN to block the sale of a Paris mansion seized by France - The Killeen Daily HeraldEquatorial Guinea urges UN to block the sale of a Paris mansion seized by France  The Killeen Daily Herald

Grappling with Equatorial Guinea - JSTOR DailyGrappling with Equatorial Guinea  JSTOR Daily

Equatorial Guinea to launch major oil and gas licensing round for 2025/2026 - World OilEquatorial Guinea to launch major oil and gas licensing round for 2025/2026  World Oil

1st India-Equatorial Guinea Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) (February 11, 2025) - African Business1st India-Equatorial Guinea Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) (February 11, 2025)  African Business

Gabon dispute: ICJ awards islands to Equatorial Guinea - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineGabon dispute: ICJ awards islands to Equatorial Guinea  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Equatorial Guinea Set to Boost Exploration by Attracting New Investors in 2025 - African Energy ChamberEquatorial Guinea Set to Boost Exploration by Attracting New Investors in 2025  African Energy Chamber

World Court backs Equatorial Guinea in islands dispute with Gabon - ReutersWorld Court backs Equatorial Guinea in islands dispute with Gabon  Reuters

“It’s like mineral water!” An African Development Bank project is transforming communities in Equatorial Guinea - African Development Bank Group“It’s like mineral water!” An African Development Bank project is transforming communities in Equatorial Guinea  African Development Bank Group

President El-Sisi Meets Angolan President in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea - ZAWYAPresident El-Sisi Meets Angolan President in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea  ZAWYA

Equatorial Guinea engages IITA to drive agricultural transformation - CGIAREquatorial Guinea engages IITA to drive agricultural transformation  CGIAR

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Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea Sign Deal to Advance Joint Natural Gas Pipeline Project - Pipeline Technology JournalNigeria, Equatorial Guinea Sign Deal to Advance Joint Natural Gas Pipeline Project  Pipeline Technology Journal

Secretary-General appoints Antonio Aranibar of Bolivia as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Equatorial Guinea - United Nations Sustainable Development GroupSecretary-General appoints Antonio Aranibar of Bolivia as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Equatorial Guinea  United Nations Sustainable Development Group

Equatorial Guinea’s Golden Swan Sets Regional Benchmark for Greener Oil and Gas Practices - African Energy ChamberEquatorial Guinea’s Golden Swan Sets Regional Benchmark for Greener Oil and Gas Practices  African Energy Chamber

Value chains, life chains: a Bank project in Equatorial Guinea - African Development Bank GroupValue chains, life chains: a Bank project in Equatorial Guinea  African Development Bank Group

Equatorial Guinea - General DebateEquatorial Guinea  General Debate

France, Eq. Guinea to clash at UN top court over Paris mansion - The MountaineerFrance, Eq. Guinea to clash at UN top court over Paris mansion  The Mountaineer

African Development Bank concludes strategic mission to Equatorial Guinea - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Bank concludes strategic mission to Equatorial Guinea  African Development Bank Group

Country Economic Memorandum report on Equatorial Guinea 2025: building the foundations for renewed, more diversified and inclusive growth in Equatorial Guinea - World BankCountry Economic Memorandum report on Equatorial Guinea 2025: building the foundations for renewed, more diversified and inclusive growth in Equatorial Guinea  World Bank

Petrofac strengthens position in Equatorial Guinea supporting Marathon Oil with Master Service Agreement - PetrofacPetrofac strengthens position in Equatorial Guinea supporting Marathon Oil with Master Service Agreement  Petrofac

Equatorial Guinea official under investigation after over 400 explicit videos found on his computer - Times of IndiaEquatorial Guinea official under investigation after over 400 explicit videos found on his computer  Times of India

Russian contingent in Equatorial Guinea breaks cover - JanesRussian contingent in Equatorial Guinea breaks cover  Janes

Equatorial Guinea: Hydrocarbons Minister Unveils New Exploration Drive - Energy Capital & PowerEquatorial Guinea: Hydrocarbons Minister Unveils New Exploration Drive  Energy Capital & Power

Equatorial Guinea urges UN to block the sale of a Paris mansion seized by France - The DerrickEquatorial Guinea urges UN to block the sale of a Paris mansion seized by France  The Derrick

Equatorial Guinea wins rights to islands following long dispute with Gabon - World OilEquatorial Guinea wins rights to islands following long dispute with Gabon  World Oil

President Sisi heads to Equatorial Guinea-SIS - Sis.gov.egPresident Sisi heads to Equatorial Guinea-SIS  Sis.gov.eg

Fellowship for Young Women Scientists - UNESCO.org - UNESCOFellowship for Young Women Scientists - UNESCO.org  UNESCO

Emilio Nsue: 'Ineligible' Equatorial Guinea skipper cleared to play by Fifa - BBCEmilio Nsue: 'Ineligible' Equatorial Guinea skipper cleared to play by Fifa  BBC

World Court backs Equatorial Guinea in islands dispute with Gabon - ThePrintWorld Court backs Equatorial Guinea in islands dispute with Gabon  ThePrint

Equatorial Guinea urges UN to block the sale of a Paris mansion seized by France - Goshen NewsEquatorial Guinea urges UN to block the sale of a Paris mansion seized by France  Goshen News

Russia sends military instructors to Equatorial Guinea - BBCRussia sends military instructors to Equatorial Guinea  BBC

COLUMN | Good news from Equatorial Guinea; Perenco on the defensive in Gabon [Offshore Accounts] - Baird MaritimeCOLUMN | Good news from Equatorial Guinea; Perenco on the defensive in Gabon [Offshore Accounts]  Baird Maritime

Equatorial Guinea, Albayrak Launch Port JV to Compete with Cameroon - DabafinanceEquatorial Guinea, Albayrak Launch Port JV to Compete with Cameroon  Dabafinance

AEC, CNDES Cooperation to Boost Equatorial Guinea’s O&G Sector Growth - African Energy ChamberAEC, CNDES Cooperation to Boost Equatorial Guinea’s O&G Sector Growth  African Energy Chamber

President El-Sisi Heads to Equatorial Guinea - presidency.egPresident El-Sisi Heads to Equatorial Guinea  presidency.eg

Nsue back for Equatorial Guinea in FIFA World Cup qualifiers - cafonline.comNsue back for Equatorial Guinea in FIFA World Cup qualifiers  cafonline.com

H.E. President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea today received H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson & his accompanying delegation - ZAWYAH.E. President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea today received H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson & his accompanying delegation  ZAWYA

GEPetrol Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Speak at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 as Equatorial Guinea Advances Oil Production Revitalization - African BusinessGEPetrol Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Speak at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 as Equatorial Guinea Advances Oil Production Revitalization  African Business

Equatorial Guinea: 2023 IFRC network annual report, Jan-Dec (17 October 2024) - ReliefWebEquatorial Guinea: 2023 IFRC network annual report, Jan-Dec (17 October 2024)  ReliefWeb

Approaching onchocerciasis elimination in Equatorial Guinea: Near zero transmission and public health implication - Infectious Diseases of PovertyApproaching onchocerciasis elimination in Equatorial Guinea: Near zero transmission and public health implication  Infectious Diseases of Poverty

Equatorial Guinea urges UN to block the sale of a Paris mansion seized by France - Temple Daily TelegramEquatorial Guinea urges UN to block the sale of a Paris mansion seized by France  Temple Daily Telegram

Driving Fuel Security: SupeZet to Construct Oil Refinery in Equatorial Guinea - African Energy ChamberDriving Fuel Security: SupeZet to Construct Oil Refinery in Equatorial Guinea  African Energy Chamber

Equatorial Guinea Issues US Travel Warning Following Trump Ban - News Central TVEquatorial Guinea Issues US Travel Warning Following Trump Ban  News Central TV

The “After Exxon” Begins New Oil and Gas Chapter for Equatorial Guinea - African Energy ChamberThe “After Exxon” Begins New Oil and Gas Chapter for Equatorial Guinea  African Energy Chamber

Ex-E’Guinea anti-corruption chief with over 400 sextapes faces 18-year jail term - Punch NewspapersEx-E’Guinea anti-corruption chief with over 400 sextapes faces 18-year jail term  Punch Newspapers

GEPetrol set to acquire offshore Equatorial Guinea Aseng FPSO - Offshore MagazineGEPetrol set to acquire offshore Equatorial Guinea Aseng FPSO  Offshore Magazine

Equatorial Guinea Pardons 37 Detainees After Annobon Protest - News Central TVEquatorial Guinea Pardons 37 Detainees After Annobon Protest  News Central TV

They want to separate from Equatorial Guinea. They’re asking Argentina for help - Buenos Aires HeraldThey want to separate from Equatorial Guinea. They’re asking Argentina for help  Buenos Aires Herald

Caught on the act at government offices: Equatorial Guinea orders crackdown and suspension of officials af - The Economic TimesCaught on the act at government offices: Equatorial Guinea orders crackdown and suspension of officials af  The Economic Times

AUC Chairperson held a meeting with H.E. Amb. Miguel Andeme, Permanent Representative of Equatorial Guinea to Ethiopia and the AU. - African UnionAUC Chairperson held a meeting with H.E. Amb. Miguel Andeme, Permanent Representative of Equatorial Guinea to Ethiopia and the AU.  African Union

US must impose sanctions on Equatorial Guinea, especially if it takes deportees - The Africa Report.comUS must impose sanctions on Equatorial Guinea, especially if it takes deportees  The Africa Report.com

Equatorial Guinea is Open for Business, Open to Investors, Says AEW 2024 Panel - African Energy Week 2025Equatorial Guinea is Open for Business, Open to Investors, Says AEW 2024 Panel  African Energy Week 2025

Minister Lamola leads South African delegation at the 47th Ordinary Session of African Union (AU) Executive Council in Equatorial Guinea - ZAWYAMinister Lamola leads South African delegation at the 47th Ordinary Session of African Union (AU) Executive Council in Equatorial Guinea  ZAWYA

Russian power creeps across West Africa with Equatorial Guinea mission - ReutersRussian power creeps across West Africa with Equatorial Guinea mission  Reuters

Equatorial Guinea tells World Court Gabon's claim on islands is untenable - ReutersEquatorial Guinea tells World Court Gabon's claim on islands is untenable  Reuters

Egypt’s “Arab Contractors” awarded major housing contract in Equatorial Guinea - DailynewsegyptEgypt’s “Arab Contractors” awarded major housing contract in Equatorial Guinea  Dailynewsegypt

Equatorial Guinea inaugurates its first public oxygen plant - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaEquatorial Guinea inaugurates its first public oxygen plant  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

GIEWS Country Brief: Equatorial Guinea 06-December-2024 - ReliefWebGIEWS Country Brief: Equatorial Guinea 06-December-2024  ReliefWeb

Egypt, Equatorial Guinea Foreign Ministers Discuss African Peace and Security - DailynewsegyptEgypt, Equatorial Guinea Foreign Ministers Discuss African Peace and Security  Dailynewsegypt

World Cup 2026 (Q): Equatorial Guinea's squad list with the big return of Emilio Nsue - Foot AfricaWorld Cup 2026 (Q): Equatorial Guinea's squad list with the big return of Emilio Nsue  Foot Africa

AUC Chairperson received H.E. Simeon Oyono Esono Angue, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Equatorial Guinea. - African UnionAUC Chairperson received H.E. Simeon Oyono Esono Angue, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Equatorial Guinea.  African Union

Petrofac Inks Agreement with Marathon Oil in Equatorial Guinea - RigzonePetrofac Inks Agreement with Marathon Oil in Equatorial Guinea  Rigzone

Equatorial Guinea says U.S. travel ban has "zero impact" - XinhuaEquatorial Guinea says U.S. travel ban has "zero impact"  Xinhua

Availability of antiretroviral treatment bolsters HIV/AIDS control in Equatorial Guinea - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaAvailability of antiretroviral treatment bolsters HIV/AIDS control in Equatorial Guinea  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Equatorial Guinea, China Sign MoU for Refinery - Energy Capital & PowerEquatorial Guinea, China Sign MoU for Refinery  Energy Capital & Power