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

Republic of Equatorial Guinea: Staff Report for the 2025 Article IV Consultation and First and Second Reviews Under the Staff-Monitored Program-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Equatorial Guinea - International Monetary FundRepublic of Equatorial Guinea: Staff Report for the 2025 Article IV Consultation and First and Second Reviews Under the Staff-Monitored Program-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Equatorial Guinea  International Monetary Fund

Japan- Equatorial Guinea Summit Meeting (Summary) (Diplomatic Relations) - Prime Minister's Office of JapanJapan- Equatorial Guinea Summit Meeting (Summary) (Diplomatic Relations)  Prime Minister's Office of Japan

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

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!

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

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

Equatorial Guinea - InventaEquatorial Guinea  Inventa

Next Africa: Oil Workers Recount Detention in Equatorial Guinea - BloombergNext Africa: Oil Workers Recount Detention in Equatorial Guinea  Bloomberg

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

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

ConocoPhillips’ Frederic Phipps Joins AEW 2025 Amid Equatorial Guinea Expansion - African Energy Week 2025ConocoPhillips’ Frederic Phipps Joins AEW 2025 Amid Equatorial Guinea Expansion  African Energy Week 2025

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

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

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

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!

‘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

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

Nigeria advances Equatorial Guinea Gas Pipeline to boost regional energy links - Businessday NGNigeria advances Equatorial Guinea Gas Pipeline to boost regional energy links  Businessday NG

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

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 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’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

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

Middle Stone Age (MSA) in the Atlantic rainforests of Central Africa. The case of Río Campo region in Equatorial Guinea - ScienceDirect.comMiddle Stone Age (MSA) in the Atlantic rainforests of Central Africa. The case of Río Campo region in Equatorial Guinea  ScienceDirect.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Equatorial Guinea wins maritime boundary case against Gabon - African EnergyEquatorial Guinea wins maritime boundary case against Gabon  African Energy

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

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

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

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

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 - General DebateEquatorial Guinea  General Debate

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

South African engineers freed from Equatorial Guinea prison - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineSouth African engineers freed from Equatorial Guinea prison  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

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

A Minibus for a Seminary in Equatorial Guinea - Church in NeedA Minibus for a Seminary in Equatorial Guinea  Church in Need

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

SBM Offshore exits Equatorial Guinea following FPSO stake sale - Splash247SBM Offshore exits Equatorial Guinea following FPSO stake sale  Splash247

Court favours Equatorial Guinea in dispute with Gabon - Upstream OnlineCourt favours Equatorial Guinea in dispute with Gabon  Upstream Online

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

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

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

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

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

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

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's court to rule on Gabon-Equatorial Guinea dispute over potentially oil-rich areas - TRT GlobalUN's court to rule on Gabon-Equatorial Guinea dispute over potentially oil-rich areas  TRT Global

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Equatorial Guinea: a budget surplus of 91 million USD at the end of March 2025 - Financial AfrikEquatorial Guinea: a budget surplus of 91 million USD at the end of March 2025  Financial Afrik

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 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

Equatorial Guinea Chevron vexed by Atlas over Aseng field - Africa IntelligenceEquatorial Guinea Chevron vexed by Atlas over Aseng field  Africa Intelligence

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

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

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

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

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

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

IMF Concludes 2025 Talks, Approves Reviews for Equatorial Guinea - Mirage NewsIMF Concludes 2025 Talks, Approves Reviews for Equatorial Guinea  Mirage News

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

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

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 secures investment-grade rating — But for how long {Business Africa} - africanews.comEquatorial Guinea secures investment-grade rating — But for how long {Business Africa}  africanews.com

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

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Equatorial Guinea to Visit Yad Vashem - Yad Vashem – The World Holocaust Remembrance CenterMinister of Foreign Affairs of Equatorial Guinea to Visit Yad Vashem  Yad Vashem – The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

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

ICJ sides with Equatorial Guinea in dispute with Gabon over oil-rich islands - TRT GlobalICJ sides with Equatorial Guinea in dispute with Gabon over oil-rich islands  TRT Global

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

Simon Mann: Mercenary and coup plotter dies - BBCSimon Mann: Mercenary and coup plotter dies  BBC

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