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 I Flood 2025 I DREF Operation No MDRGQ006 - ReliefWebEquatorial Guinea I Flood 2025 I DREF Operation No MDRGQ006  ReliefWeb

Equatorial Guinea faces billion-dollar mining claim - Global Arbitration ReviewEquatorial Guinea faces billion-dollar mining claim  Global Arbitration Review

World Cup Tickets: Tunisia Defeats Equatorial Guinea 1-0 to Secure Spot in FIFA 2026 - eticketing.coWorld Cup Tickets: Tunisia Defeats Equatorial Guinea 1-0 to Secure Spot in FIFA 2026  eticketing.co

Equatorial Guinea enforces yearlong internet outage for island that protested construction company - AP NewsEquatorial Guinea enforces yearlong internet outage for island that protested construction company  AP News

Top UN court backs France in Paris mansion row with Equatorial Guinea - RFITop UN court backs France in Paris mansion row with Equatorial Guinea  RFI

Equatorial Guinea enforces internet outage for island - dailypioneer.comEquatorial Guinea enforces internet outage for island  dailypioneer.com

ICJ Rejects Equatorial Guinea’s Request to Block Sale of Teodorín Obiang’s Paris Mansion - Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRPICJ Rejects Equatorial Guinea’s Request to Block Sale of Teodorín Obiang’s Paris Mansion  Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRP

Equatorial Guinea fail in appeal against World Cup forfeits - BBCEquatorial Guinea fail in appeal against World Cup forfeits  BBC

HH The Amir Receives Phone Call from President of Equatorial Guinea - ??????? ???????HH The Amir Receives Phone Call from President of Equatorial Guinea  ??????? ???????

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

Marathon Oil, ConocoPhillips Join AEW 2025 as Co-Partners, Showcasing Equatorial Guinea’s Gas Leadership - African Energy Week 2025Marathon Oil, ConocoPhillips Join AEW 2025 as Co-Partners, Showcasing Equatorial Guinea’s Gas Leadership  African Energy Week 2025

The Doctrine of Intertemporal Law and the Challenge of Decolonising the Law on Territorial and Boundary Issues in Africa: Gabon/Equatorial Guinea at the ICJ - EJIL: Talk!The Doctrine of Intertemporal Law and the Challenge of Decolonising the Law on Territorial and Boundary Issues in Africa: Gabon/Equatorial Guinea at the ICJ  EJIL: Talk!

Equatorial Guinea Economic Update 2025: Managing Equatorial Guinea’s Wealth for Sustainable Growth and Development - World BankEquatorial Guinea Economic Update 2025: Managing Equatorial Guinea’s Wealth for Sustainable Growth and Development  World Bank

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

A Commentary on the Land and Maritime Delimitation and Sovereignty over Islands (Gabon/Equatorial Guinea) (2025) - EJIL: Talk!A Commentary on the Land and Maritime Delimitation and Sovereignty over Islands (Gabon/Equatorial Guinea) (2025)  EJIL: Talk!

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

Ninkii reer Equatorial Guinea ee xafiiskiisa ku dhex sameeyey muuqaallada galmada ah oo la xukumay - BBCNinkii reer Equatorial Guinea ee xafiiskiisa ku dhex sameeyey muuqaallada galmada ah oo la xukumay  BBC

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

Equatorial Guinea Fails to Reclaim Obiang’s Seized Paris Mansion - allAfrica.comEquatorial Guinea Fails to Reclaim Obiang’s Seized Paris Mansion  allAfrica.com

Equatorial Guinea 0-1 Tunisia: Carthage Eagles qualify for World Cup - BBCEquatorial Guinea 0-1 Tunisia: Carthage Eagles qualify for World Cup  BBC

World Cup Qualifier: Equatorial Guinea punished, South Africa untouched in FIFA disciplinary update - Premium Times NigeriaWorld Cup Qualifier: Equatorial Guinea punished, South Africa untouched in FIFA disciplinary update  Premium Times Nigeria

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Equatorial Guinea - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Equatorial Guinea  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

‘Power is exercised arbitrarily’: Lessons from a reporter’s arrest in Equatorial Guinea - International Consortium of Investigative Journalists - ICIJ‘Power is exercised arbitrarily’: Lessons from a reporter’s arrest in Equatorial Guinea  International Consortium of Investigative Journalists - ICIJ

UN court rules in favor of France in Equatorial Guinea mansion dispute - AP NewsUN court rules in favor of France in Equatorial Guinea mansion dispute  AP News

Meeting between Chief Cabinet Secretary HAYASHI Yoshimasa and H.E. Mr. Teodoro NGUEMA OBIANG MANGUE, Vice President in charge of National Defense and National Security of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea - mofa.go.jpMeeting between Chief Cabinet Secretary HAYASHI Yoshimasa and H.E. Mr. Teodoro NGUEMA OBIANG MANGUE, Vice President in charge of National Defense and National Security of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea  mofa.go.jp

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

UNESCO commits to supporting Equatorial Guinea to bring its national heritage to the global stage - UNESCO World Heritage CentreUNESCO commits to supporting Equatorial Guinea to bring its national heritage to the global stage  UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Portugal launches probe into construction giant’s dealings with Equatorial Guinea’s vice president - ICIJ - International Consortium of Investigative Journalists - ICIJPortugal launches probe into construction giant’s dealings with Equatorial Guinea’s vice president - ICIJ  International Consortium of Investigative Journalists - ICIJ

SBM Offshore pulling out of Equatorial Guinea with FPSO divestment - Offshore EnergySBM Offshore pulling out of Equatorial Guinea with FPSO divestment  Offshore Energy

Equatorial Guinea: FAJ applauds journalists’ role in advancing democracy and justice at the Citizens’ Forum / IFJ - International Federation of Journalists - IFJEquatorial Guinea: FAJ applauds journalists’ role in advancing democracy and justice at the Citizens’ Forum / IFJ  International Federation of Journalists - IFJ

US set to ease travel restrictions on African leader accused of corruption - AP NewsUS set to ease travel restrictions on African leader accused of corruption  AP News

Equatorial Guinea's Baltasar Ebang Engonga, embroiled in sex tape scandal, sentenced for embezzlement - BBCEquatorial Guinea's Baltasar Ebang Engonga, embroiled in sex tape scandal, sentenced for embezzlement  BBC

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

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

UK player in talks for Equatorial Guinea offshore block farm-out - Offshore EnergyUK player in talks for Equatorial Guinea offshore block farm-out  Offshore Energy

UN top court sides with Equatorial Guinea in island dispute with Gabon - JURIST - News - Jurist.orgUN top court sides with Equatorial Guinea in island dispute with Gabon - JURIST - News  Jurist.org

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

Amir receives phone call from President of Equatorial Guinea| Gulf Times - Gulf TimesAmir receives phone call from President of Equatorial Guinea| Gulf Times  Gulf Times

Equatorial Guinea • ConocoPhillips up against the wall as EGLNG terminal threatened - 25/08/2025 - Africa IntelligenceEquatorial Guinea • ConocoPhillips up against the wall as EGLNG terminal threatened - 25/08/2025  Africa Intelligence

Japan-Equatorial Guinea Summit Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Equatorial Guinea Summit Meeting  mofa.go.jp

10 Best Places to Visit in Equatorial Guinea: Africa's Hidden Gem Awaits Adventurous Travelers - Airtel10 Best Places to Visit in Equatorial Guinea: Africa's Hidden Gem Awaits Adventurous Travelers  Airtel

Equatorial Guinea launching new oil & gas licensing round after six years - Offshore EnergyEquatorial Guinea launching new oil & gas licensing round after six years  Offshore Energy

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

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

Equatorial Guinea enforces yearlong internet outage for island that protested construction company - Barchart.comEquatorial Guinea enforces yearlong internet outage for island that protested construction company  Barchart.com

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

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

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

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

Equatorial Guinea: Baltasar Ebang Engonga yakatiwe gufungwa imyaka umunani - BBCEquatorial Guinea: Baltasar Ebang Engonga yakatiwe gufungwa imyaka umunani  BBC

Equatorial Guinea Showcases Bold Energy Reforms and Investment Opportunities as Hydrocarbons Minister Joins AEW 2025 - African Energy Week 2025Equatorial Guinea Showcases Bold Energy Reforms and Investment Opportunities as Hydrocarbons Minister Joins AEW 2025  African Energy Week 2025

Equatorial Guinea: Shipwreck in Bata DREF Final Report (MDRGQ004) - ReliefWebEquatorial Guinea: Shipwreck in Bata DREF Final Report (MDRGQ004)  ReliefWeb

Equatorial Guinea accuses France of 'neo-colonialism' in Paris mansion row - RFIEquatorial Guinea accuses France of 'neo-colonialism' in Paris mansion row  RFI

Africa Oil to fire up fresh partner hunt for prime Equatorial Guinea acreage - Upstream OnlineAfrica Oil to fire up fresh partner hunt for prime Equatorial Guinea acreage  Upstream Online

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

Baltasar Ebang Engonga jailed: Equatorial Guinea President nephew wey get sex scandal jailed for eight years - BBCBaltasar Ebang Engonga jailed: Equatorial Guinea President nephew wey get sex scandal jailed for eight years  BBC

Spain’s ambiguous role in Equatorial Guinea’s ‘Freedom Coup’ - thediplomatinspain.comSpain’s ambiguous role in Equatorial Guinea’s ‘Freedom Coup’  thediplomatinspain.com

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

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

2026 WCQ: South Africa wait as FIFA’s three-point deduction for Equatorial Guinea stands - Daily Post Nigeria2026 WCQ: South Africa wait as FIFA’s three-point deduction for Equatorial Guinea stands  Daily Post Nigeria

Equatorial Guinea enforces yearlong internet outage for island that protested construction company - JHNewsAndGuide.comEquatorial Guinea enforces yearlong internet outage for island that protested construction company  JHNewsAndGuide.com

Equatorial Guinea enforces yearlong internet outage for island that protested construction company - Ottumwa CourierEquatorial Guinea enforces yearlong internet outage for island that protested construction company  Ottumwa Courier

Equatorial Guinea enforces yearlong internet outage for island that protested construction company - morning-times.comEquatorial Guinea enforces yearlong internet outage for island that protested construction company  morning-times.com

Equatorial Guinea appoints new ambassador to Rwanda, Oman gets honorary consul| The New Times - The New TimesEquatorial Guinea appoints new ambassador to Rwanda, Oman gets honorary consul| The New Times  The New Times

Top UN court backs France in Paris mansion row with Equatorial Guinea - Modern GhanaTop UN court backs France in Paris mansion row with Equatorial Guinea  Modern Ghana

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

'Ineligible' Equatorial Guinea skipper cleared to play by Fifa - BBC'Ineligible' Equatorial Guinea skipper cleared to play by Fifa  BBC

Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea Sign Deal to Advance Gulf of Guinea Gas Pipeline - Energy Capital & PowerNigeria, Equatorial Guinea Sign Deal to Advance Gulf of Guinea Gas Pipeline  Energy Capital & Power

Equatorial Guinea president’s son convicted for selling national plane - Vanguard NewsEquatorial Guinea president’s son convicted for selling national plane  Vanguard News

Equatorial Guinea Fights France Over Seized Luxury Mansion - Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRPEquatorial Guinea Fights France Over Seized Luxury Mansion  Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRP

Sex tape ‘star’ Baltasar Ebang Engonga sentenced to eight years in prison - The Africa Report.comSex tape ‘star’ Baltasar Ebang Engonga sentenced to eight years in prison  The Africa Report.com

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

Equatorial Guinea loses legal battle for playboy’s seized mansion - The TimesEquatorial Guinea loses legal battle for playboy’s seized mansion  The Times

Equatorial Guinea urges UN judges to block seizure of Paris mansion - Le Monde.frEquatorial Guinea urges UN judges to block seizure of Paris mansion  Le Monde.fr

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

Afreximbank mandated for $4.5bn Equatorial Guinea LNG project - African EnergyAfreximbank mandated for $4.5bn Equatorial Guinea LNG project  African Energy

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

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

Equatorial Guinea enforces yearlong internet outage for island that protested construction company - Citizen TribuneEquatorial Guinea enforces yearlong internet outage for island that protested construction company  Citizen Tribune

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

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

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

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

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

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

Equatorial Guinea and Jammeh’s equation - JusticeInfo.netEquatorial Guinea and Jammeh’s equation  JusticeInfo.net

Equatorial Guinea: A shining example of African progress amid western hypocrisy - Ghanaian TimesEquatorial Guinea: A shining example of African progress amid western hypocrisy  Ghanaian Times

Tunisia qualifies for World Cup after late winner over Equatorial Guinea - Sportsnet.caTunisia qualifies for World Cup after late winner over Equatorial Guinea  Sportsnet.ca

Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea renew pact to strengthen transboundary conservation of national parks - Down To EarthCameroon and Equatorial Guinea renew pact to strengthen transboundary conservation of national parks  Down To Earth

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

Equatorial Guinea Denies Sending Russia Troops to Fight in Ukraine - The Defense PostEquatorial Guinea Denies Sending Russia Troops to Fight in Ukraine  The Defense Post

UN court rules in favor of France in Equatorial Guinea mansion dispute - Trumbull TimesUN court rules in favor of France in Equatorial Guinea mansion dispute  Trumbull Times

Entire island’s internet shut down for a year after protesting construction - The IndependentEntire island’s internet shut down for a year after protesting construction  The Independent

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

2023 Report on International Religious Freedom: Equatorial Guinea - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2023 Report on International Religious Freedom: Equatorial Guinea  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Ras Mubarak: Ghana can learn from Equatorial Guinea’s balanced dev’t approach - CitiNewsroom.comRas Mubarak: Ghana can learn from Equatorial Guinea’s balanced dev’t approach  CitiNewsroom.com

Equatorial Guinea - General DebateEquatorial Guinea  General Debate

Equatorial Guinea gains control of oil-rich islands in dispute with Gabon - Business Insider AfricaEquatorial Guinea gains control of oil-rich islands in dispute with Gabon  Business Insider Africa