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
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Equatorial Guinea foreign minister Simeon Oyono Esono Angue visits Hungary - DailyNewsHungaryEquatorial Guinea foreign minister Simeon Oyono Esono Angue visits Hungary  DailyNewsHungary

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

Nsue back for Equatorial Guinea in FIFA World Cup qualifiers - Confédération Africaine de FootballNsue back for Equatorial Guinea in FIFA World Cup qualifiers  Confédération Africaine de Football

Gabon and Equatorial Guinea launch their electricity interconnection - energynews.proGabon and Equatorial Guinea launch their electricity interconnection  energynews.pro

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

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

Equatorial Guinea - General DebateEquatorial Guinea  General Debate

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

Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea qualify for Africa Cup of Nations 2025 - SportstarIvory Coast, Equatorial Guinea qualify for Africa Cup of Nations 2025  Sportstar

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

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

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

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

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

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Algeria and Equatorial Guinea secure commanding victories - Confédération Africaine de FootballFIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Algeria and Equatorial Guinea secure commanding victories  Confédération Africaine de Football

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

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

Namibia and Equatorial Guinea share spoils in hard-fought Group H stalemate - Confédération Africaine de FootballNamibia and Equatorial Guinea share spoils in hard-fought Group H stalemate  Confédération Africaine de Football

Permanent Delegate of Equatorial Guinea to UNESCO (October 2024) - UNESCOPermanent Delegate of Equatorial Guinea to UNESCO (October 2024)  UNESCO

Equatorial Guinea's ports entrusted to Albayrak Group - AzerNewsEquatorial Guinea's ports entrusted to Albayrak Group  AzerNews

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 supplies 3 MW of electricity to Gabon to strengthen the northern grid - energynews.proEquatorial Guinea supplies 3 MW of electricity to Gabon to strengthen the northern grid  energynews.pro

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

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

Nigeria, Angola, Ghana fulfil capital commitments to $5b Africa Energy Bank as Algeria, Benin, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ivory Coast pledge payments - worldstagenews.comNigeria, Angola, Ghana fulfil capital commitments to $5b Africa Energy Bank as Algeria, Benin, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ivory Coast pledge payments  worldstagenews.com

Equatorial Guinea Review - 47th Session of Universal Periodic Review - UN Web TVEquatorial Guinea Review - 47th Session of Universal Periodic Review  UN Web TV

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

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

Panoro Energy acquires offshore Equatorial Guinea block - Oil & Gas JournalPanoro Energy acquires offshore Equatorial Guinea block  Oil & Gas Journal

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

Akeng Deep oil find offshore Equatorial Guinea not commercial - Offshore MagazineAkeng Deep oil find offshore Equatorial Guinea not commercial  Offshore Magazine

UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences 2025 - fundsforNGOsUNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences 2025  fundsforNGOs

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

Namibia vs Equatorial Guinea Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CAF) - The Stats ZoneNamibia vs Equatorial Guinea Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CAF)  The Stats Zone

Vice President of Equatorial Guinea Addresses Summit of the Future - UN MediaVice President of Equatorial Guinea Addresses Summit of the Future  UN Media

GEPetrol CEO to Speak at IAE 2025 as Equatorial Guinea Advances Oil Production Revitalization - Energy Capital & PowerGEPetrol CEO to Speak at IAE 2025 as Equatorial Guinea Advances Oil Production Revitalization  Energy Capital & Power

Petrofac secures contract from Marathon Oil in Equatorial Guinea - Offshore TechnologyPetrofac secures contract from Marathon Oil in Equatorial Guinea  Offshore Technology

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

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

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

Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea reach agreement on transnational gas pipeline - energynews.proNigeria and Equatorial Guinea reach agreement on transnational gas pipeline  energynews.pro

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

Equatorial Guinea's Investment Climate Reforms: Facilitating Growth Amid Economic Transition - World Bank BlogsEquatorial Guinea's Investment Climate Reforms: Facilitating Growth Amid Economic Transition  World Bank Blogs

African 2026 World Cup qualifying fixtures - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)African 2026 World Cup qualifying fixtures  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

Equatorial Guinea to boost oil and gas production following ExxonMobil exit - World OilEquatorial Guinea to boost oil and gas production following ExxonMobil exit  World Oil

Equatorial Guinea - fao.orgEquatorial Guinea  fao.org

Gabon and Equatorial Guinea Dispute Over Three Oil-Rich Islets Heads to International Court - energynews.proGabon and Equatorial Guinea Dispute Over Three Oil-Rich Islets Heads to International Court  energynews.pro

Equatorial Guinea tells World Court Gabon’s claim on islands is untenable - Club of MozambiqueEquatorial Guinea tells World Court Gabon’s claim on islands is untenable  Club of Mozambique

Egypt, Equatorial Guinea discuss defence cooperation - DailynewsegyptEgypt, Equatorial Guinea discuss defence cooperation  Dailynewsegypt

King Salman receives written message from Equatorial Guinea president - Arab NewsKing Salman receives written message from Equatorial Guinea president  Arab News

Equatorial Guinea: Shipwreck in Bata DREF Operational update (MDRGQ004) - ReliefWebEquatorial Guinea: Shipwreck in Bata DREF Operational update (MDRGQ004)  ReliefWeb

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

Legal Battle for Mbanie Island: Gabon and Equatorial Guinea Clash over Oil Wealth - energynews.proLegal Battle for Mbanie Island: Gabon and Equatorial Guinea Clash over Oil Wealth  energynews.pro

Drilling underway at Akeng Deep offshore Equatorial Guinea - Offshore MagazineDrilling underway at Akeng Deep offshore Equatorial Guinea  Offshore Magazine

Dangote refinery imports crude from Equatorial Guinea – Report - Punch NewspapersDangote refinery imports crude from Equatorial Guinea – Report  Punch Newspapers

Equatorial Guinea and Gabon face off at the ICJ over oil-rich islands - RFIEquatorial Guinea and Gabon face off at the ICJ over oil-rich islands  RFI

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

Russia deploys dozens of military instructors to Equatorial Guinea - VOA AfricaRussia deploys dozens of military instructors to Equatorial Guinea  VOA Africa

Summary: Namibia 1-1 Equatorial Guinea in World Cup Qualifiers - VAVEL.comSummary: Namibia 1-1 Equatorial Guinea in World Cup Qualifiers  VAVEL.com

Equatorial Guinea - 2024 IFRC network country plan (UPL-2024-MAAGQ002) - ReliefWebEquatorial Guinea - 2024 IFRC network country plan (UPL-2024-MAAGQ002)  ReliefWeb

Wafcon 2026 qualifiers: Equatorial Guinea and Tunisia suffer upsets - BBCWafcon 2026 qualifiers: Equatorial Guinea and Tunisia suffer upsets  BBC

Africa’s ageing leaders: succession race in Cameroon, Congo and Equatorial Guinea could destabilise the region - The ConversationAfrica’s ageing leaders: succession race in Cameroon, Congo and Equatorial Guinea could destabilise the region  The Conversation

Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria Sign Gulf of Guinea Gas Pipeline Agreement, Signaling New Era of Bilateral Cooperation - African Energy ChamberEquatorial Guinea, Nigeria Sign Gulf of Guinea Gas Pipeline Agreement, Signaling New Era of Bilateral Cooperation  African Energy Chamber

Africa Oil Corp. Announces Promising Exploration Results Offshore Equatorial Guinea - Energy Capital & PowerAfrica Oil Corp. Announces Promising Exploration Results Offshore Equatorial Guinea  Energy Capital & Power

Equatorial Guinea Digital Economy Country Diagnostic: Bridging the Gaps to Develop a Safe and Inclusive Digital Transformation - World BankEquatorial Guinea Digital Economy Country Diagnostic: Bridging the Gaps to Develop a Safe and Inclusive Digital Transformation  World Bank

AECID, the Spanish Embassy and the Instituto Cervantes promote the teaching of Spanish in Equatorial Guinea - thediplomatinspain.comAECID, the Spanish Embassy and the Instituto Cervantes promote the teaching of Spanish in Equatorial Guinea  thediplomatinspain.com

KeepItOn: Equatorial Guinea authorities must end internet shutdown and other human rights abuses in Annobón - Access NowKeepItOn: Equatorial Guinea authorities must end internet shutdown and other human rights abuses in Annobón  Access Now

China and Equatorial Guinea: Why Their New ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ Matters - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineChina and Equatorial Guinea: Why Their New ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ Matters  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea agree to build gas pipeline - Upstream OnlineNigeria and Equatorial Guinea agree to build gas pipeline  Upstream Online

President El-Sisi Received President of Equatorial Guinea-SIS - Sis.gov.egPresident El-Sisi Received President of Equatorial Guinea-SIS  Sis.gov.eg

Equatorial Guinea Relaunches Open-Door Licensing Process in Houston, Texas, Paving the Way for Major 2025/2026 Licensing Round - Energy Capital & PowerEquatorial Guinea Relaunches Open-Door Licensing Process in Houston, Texas, Paving the Way for Major 2025/2026 Licensing Round  Energy Capital & Power

Equatorial Guinea: African Development Bank Group, UNDP partner to promote economic diversification and job creation for women and youth - African Development Bank GroupEquatorial Guinea: African Development Bank Group, UNDP partner to promote economic diversification and job creation for women and youth  African Development Bank Group

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 steps up screening to eradicate tuberculosis - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaEquatorial Guinea steps up screening to eradicate tuberculosis  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2025: Know Your Team: Equatorial Guinea - Confédération Africaine de FootballTotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2025: Know Your Team: Equatorial Guinea  Confédération Africaine de Football

Xi Jinping hails all-round pragmatic China-Equatorial Guinea cooperation - news.cgtn.comXi Jinping hails all-round pragmatic China-Equatorial Guinea cooperation  news.cgtn.com

Corrupt Spanish lawyer arrested for EUR 4.5 million fishery project bribe in Equatorial Guinea - EuropolCorrupt Spanish lawyer arrested for EUR 4.5 million fishery project bribe in Equatorial Guinea  Europol

VAALCO Energy Finalizes PSC for Block P Offshore Equatorial Guinea - Energy Capital & PowerVAALCO Energy Finalizes PSC for Block P Offshore Equatorial Guinea  Energy Capital & Power

AFCON 2023: Jose Peseiro turns to God ahead of crucial clash against Cote d’Ivoire - Soccernet.ngAFCON 2023: Jose Peseiro turns to God ahead of crucial clash against Cote d’Ivoire  Soccernet.ng

Xi Jinping Meets with President of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo - mfa.gov.cnXi Jinping Meets with President of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo  mfa.gov.cn

GNQ: Other - 07-2024 - Shipwreck in Bata, Equatorial Guinea (Report Date: 2024-07-20) - ReliefWebGNQ: Other - 07-2024 - Shipwreck in Bata, Equatorial Guinea (Report Date: 2024-07-20)  ReliefWeb

Russia in Equatorial Guinea: Next move on the African chessboard - Grey DynamicsRussia in Equatorial Guinea: Next move on the African chessboard  Grey Dynamics

Panoro takes charge of offshore Equatorial Guinea block - Offshore MagazinePanoro takes charge of offshore Equatorial Guinea block  Offshore Magazine

WHO Equatorial Guinea hosts staff retreat to strengthen teamwork and drive progress - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaWHO Equatorial Guinea hosts staff retreat to strengthen teamwork and drive progress  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Vaalco signs PSC for Block P, glimmer of hope for Equatorial Guinea’s oil production - Offshore TechnologyVaalco signs PSC for Block P, glimmer of hope for Equatorial Guinea’s oil production  Offshore Technology

FPSO engineers’ detention in Equatorial Guinea ‘arbitrary’ and illegal - Lloyd's ListFPSO engineers’ detention in Equatorial Guinea ‘arbitrary’ and illegal  Lloyd's List

China, Equatorial Guinea elevate partnership, to inspire more in West Africa - Global TimesChina, Equatorial Guinea elevate partnership, to inspire more in West Africa  Global Times

Equatorial Guinea hold Algeria in goalless draw to secure TotalEnergies CAF AFCON ticket - Confédération Africaine de FootballEquatorial Guinea hold Algeria in goalless draw to secure TotalEnergies CAF AFCON ticket  Confédération Africaine de Football

Chevron and GEPetrol sign PSCs for Equatorial Guinea offshore blocks - Offshore TechnologyChevron and GEPetrol sign PSCs for Equatorial Guinea offshore blocks  Offshore Technology

Noble rig drills two infill wells for Trident offshore Equatorial Guinea - Offshore MagazineNoble rig drills two infill wells for Trident offshore Equatorial Guinea  Offshore Magazine

Petrofac to Support Marathon Oil’s Assets in Equatorial Guinea - Energy Capital & PowerPetrofac to Support Marathon Oil’s Assets in Equatorial Guinea  Energy Capital & Power

Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea sign gas pipeline project - ReutersNigeria and Equatorial Guinea sign gas pipeline project  Reuters

VAALCO Energy to unlock over 20 MMbbl of oil offshore Equatorial Guinea in “landmark” PSC deal - World OilVAALCO Energy to unlock over 20 MMbbl of oil offshore Equatorial Guinea in “landmark” PSC deal  World Oil

Always with Equatorial Guinea - GranmaAlways with Equatorial Guinea  Granma

Xi meets president of Equatorial Guinea - English.gov.cnXi meets president of Equatorial Guinea  English.gov.cn

Equatorial Guinea’s president names new PM - Club of MozambiqueEquatorial Guinea’s president names new PM  Club of Mozambique

Hungary Equatorial Guinea - guardonline.comHungary Equatorial Guinea  guardonline.com

Equatorial Guinea's president visits Russia for diplomatic talks - AfricanewsEquatorial Guinea's president visits Russia for diplomatic talks  Africanews