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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

Equatorial Guinea - InventaEquatorial Guinea  Inventa

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

Equatorial Guinea - Oil, Agriculture, Fisheries - BritannicaEquatorial Guinea - Oil, Agriculture, Fisheries  Britannica

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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 - Christianity, Animism, Syncretism - BritannicaEquatorial Guinea - Christianity, Animism, Syncretism  Britannica

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

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 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

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

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

GEPetrol CEO Joins AEW 2025 as Equatorial Guinea Accelerates Upstream Revival - African Energy Week 2025GEPetrol CEO Joins AEW 2025 as Equatorial Guinea Accelerates Upstream Revival  African Energy Week 2025

Equatorial Guinea invests $31.5 million in agricultural development | South South Triangular Cooperation - Food and Agriculture OrganizationEquatorial Guinea invests $31.5 million in agricultural development | South South Triangular Cooperation  Food and Agriculture Organization

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

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

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

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

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

Radar tech from Blighter fights Petro-piracy off West Africa coast - Business WeeklyRadar tech from Blighter fights Petro-piracy off West Africa coast  Business Weekly

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

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

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

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 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

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 - General DebateEquatorial Guinea  General Debate

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

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

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

Xi Jinping Meets with President of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo - ??????Xi Jinping Meets with President of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo  ??????

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

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

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

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

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

UN court backs Equatorial Guinea in disputed islands case with Gabon - africanews.comUN court backs Equatorial Guinea in disputed islands case with Gabon  africanews.com

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

Gabon and Equatorial Guinea launch their electricity interconnection - energynewsGabon and Equatorial Guinea launch their electricity interconnection  energynews

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

Approaching onchocerciasis elimination in Equatorial Guinea: Near zero transmission and public health implication - BioMed CentralApproaching onchocerciasis elimination in Equatorial Guinea: Near zero transmission and public health implication  BioMed Central

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

'Ineligible' Equatorial Guinea skipper cleared to play by Fifa - BBC'Ineligible' Equatorial Guinea skipper cleared to play by Fifa  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 says US travel ban has 'zero impact' - China Daily - Global EditionEquatorial Guinea says US travel ban has 'zero impact'  China Daily - Global Edition

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

‘The coup was almost perfect’: Simon Mann and the breakdown of his plot against Obiang - The Africa Report.com‘The coup was almost perfect’: Simon Mann and the breakdown of his plot against Obiang  The Africa Report.com

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

Juan Carlos Momo re-elected as President of Equatorial Guinean Volleyball Federation - FIVBJuan Carlos Momo re-elected as President of Equatorial Guinean Volleyball Federation  FIVB

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

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

France, Eq. Guinea to clash at UN top court over Paris mansion - France 24France, Eq. Guinea to clash at UN top court over Paris mansion  France 24

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

70 percent of students from Equatorial Guinea have overstayed visas in US: Ambassador - The Hill70 percent of students from Equatorial Guinea have overstayed visas in US: Ambassador  The Hill

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AU Commission Chairperson Meets with Equatorial Guinea Minister of Foreign Affairs to discuss advanced preparations for the mid-year coordination meeting - African UnionAU Commission Chairperson Meets with Equatorial Guinea Minister of Foreign Affairs to discuss advanced preparations for the mid-year coordination meeting  African Union

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

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

Meetings with the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of The Gambia and Equatorial Guinea - ??????????? ??????? ??????? ??????????Meetings with the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of The Gambia and Equatorial Guinea  ??????????? ??????? ??????? ??????????

Impact of six-month COVID-19 travel moratorium on Plasmodium falciparum prevalence on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea - NatureImpact of six-month COVID-19 travel moratorium on Plasmodium falciparum prevalence on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea  Nature

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

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

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

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

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

Namibia and Equatorial Guinea share spoils in hard-fought Group H stalemate - cafonline.comNamibia and Equatorial Guinea share spoils in hard-fought Group H stalemate  cafonline.com

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

Afcon 2025: Equatorial Guinea reach finals after Togo lose in Liberia - BBCAfcon 2025: Equatorial Guinea reach finals after Togo lose in Liberia  BBC

Russia deploys troops to Equatorial Guinea - Military AfricaRussia deploys troops to Equatorial Guinea  Military Africa