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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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

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

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

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

Equatorial Guinea - General DebateEquatorial Guinea  General Debate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 raises fuel prices by up to 35% to ease budgetary pressure - energynewsEquatorial Guinea raises fuel prices by up to 35% to ease budgetary pressure  energynews

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

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

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

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

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

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

Africa Equatorial Guinea's ex-minister Gabriel Obiang Lima front runner in race for APPO helm - Africa IntelligenceAfrica Equatorial Guinea's ex-minister Gabriel Obiang Lima front runner in race for APPO helm  Africa Intelligence

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIFA defaults Equatorial Guinea’s World Cup qualifying wins over ineligible Nsue - SportstarFIFA defaults Equatorial Guinea’s World Cup qualifying wins over ineligible Nsue  Sportstar

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

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

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

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'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

Equatorial Guinea - Food and Agriculture OrganizationEquatorial Guinea  Food and Agriculture Organization

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

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

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

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

Covid-19: Equatorial Guinea ends 13-month curfew - africanews.comCovid-19: Equatorial Guinea ends 13-month curfew  africanews.com

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

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

World's longest serving Teodoro Obiang wins 6th term in Equatorial Guinea - africanews.comWorld's longest serving Teodoro Obiang wins 6th term in Equatorial Guinea  africanews.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Equatorial Guinea: Six French soldiers held at Bata airport - africanews.comEquatorial Guinea: Six French soldiers held at Bata airport  africanews.com

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

Obiang invites Putin in Moscow to visit Equatorial Guinea “without risk of being arrested” - thediplomatinspain.comObiang invites Putin in Moscow to visit Equatorial Guinea “without risk of being arrested”  thediplomatinspain.com

Talks with President of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo - ????????? ??????Talks with President of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo  ????????? ??????

Dozens of islanders locked up as grim history continues for Annobón - The GuardianDozens of islanders locked up as grim history continues for Annobón  The Guardian

Equatorial Guinea Leader Taps Ex-Banker to Tackle Graft - BloombergEquatorial Guinea Leader Taps Ex-Banker to Tackle Graft  Bloomberg

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

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

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

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

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

Equatorial Guinea Archives - The Republic: Serious Journalism from an African WorldviewEquatorial Guinea Archives  The Republic: Serious Journalism from an African Worldview

Equatorial Guinea's president visits Russia for diplomatic talks - africanews.comEquatorial Guinea's president visits Russia for diplomatic talks  africanews.com

FIFA World Cup 2026 WCQ: Equatorial Guinea vs Sao Tome confirmed line-ups - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup 2026 WCQ: Equatorial Guinea vs Sao Tome confirmed line-ups  Africa Top Sports

President El-Sisi Meets President of Equatorial Guinea on the Sidelines of EGYPES 2025 - ?????? ?????? ?????? ?????????President El-Sisi Meets President of Equatorial Guinea on the Sidelines of EGYPES 2025  ?????? ?????? ?????? ?????????

Panoro Energy Expands Equatorial Guinea E&P Portfolio - Energy Capital & PowerPanoro Energy Expands Equatorial Guinea E&P Portfolio  Energy Capital & Power

Embassy Malabo hosts its first Take Your Child to Work Day - State Magazine (.gov)Embassy Malabo hosts its first Take Your Child to Work Day  State Magazine (.gov)

FIFA World Cup 2026 WCQ: Nsue on target as Equatorial Guinea sink Sao Tome and Principe - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup 2026 WCQ: Nsue on target as Equatorial Guinea sink Sao Tome and Principe  Africa Top Sports

Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea book Cup of Nations berths without playing - ReutersIvory Coast, Equatorial Guinea book Cup of Nations berths without playing  Reuters

Case Series of Patients with Marburg Virus Disease, Equatorial Guinea, 2023 - The New England Journal of MedicineCase Series of Patients with Marburg Virus Disease, Equatorial Guinea, 2023  The New England Journal of Medicine

TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2025: Know the Coach: Juan Micha (Equatorial Guinea) - Confédération Africaine de FootballTotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2025: Know the Coach: Juan Micha (Equatorial Guinea)  Confédération Africaine de Football

Suspension: the price to pay in Equatorial Guinea for being a human rights lawyer - Amnesty InternationalSuspension: the price to pay in Equatorial Guinea for being a human rights lawyer  Amnesty International

Gabon and Equatorial Guinea are battling for oil-rich islands - SemaforGabon and Equatorial Guinea are battling for oil-rich islands  Semafor

Meeting between Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs FUKAZAWA Yoichi and H.E. Ms. Mari-Cruz Evna Andeme, Secretary of State for International Organizations of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea - mofa.go.jpMeeting between Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs FUKAZAWA Yoichi and H.E. Ms. Mari-Cruz Evna Andeme, Secretary of State for International Organizations of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea  mofa.go.jp

Equatorial Guinea's President Obiang Nguema: Pastor who called him a 'demon' freed - BBCEquatorial Guinea's President Obiang Nguema: Pastor who called him a 'demon' freed  BBC

Equatorial Guinea’s Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons Signs PSCs for Blocks EG-06 and EG-11 with Chevron and GEPetrol - African Energy ChamberEquatorial Guinea’s Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons Signs PSCs for Blocks EG-06 and EG-11 with Chevron and GEPetrol  African Energy Chamber

Feature: Heartfelt blessings to new school year, a testimony of China-Equatorial Guinea friendship - XinhuaFeature: Heartfelt blessings to new school year, a testimony of China-Equatorial Guinea friendship  Xinhua

The Vital Necessity of Stopping Oil Production Decline in Equatorial Guinea - African Energy ChamberThe Vital Necessity of Stopping Oil Production Decline in Equatorial Guinea  African Energy Chamber