United KingdomPolitics4 days ago

Equatorial Guinea government resigns after failing to meet targets

Equatorial Guinea's government has resigned after failing to meet its stated objectives, according to Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue. The resignation was announced following a review of the government's performance, which reportedly fell short of achieving even 10% of its targets. The ruling party stated that President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo expressed dissatisfaction with the government's management, particularly regarding corruption and economic diversification. The outgoing prime minister, Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua, was appointed in 2024.

5 hours ago

Basillioh Rukanga

AFP via Getty Images

Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua was appointed in 2024

Equatorial Guinea's government has resigned after failing to meet its objectives, Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue said.

Obiang, who is also the son of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, said the prime minister had presented the resignation of all members of the government because it had barely reached 10% of its targets.

He did not specify the targets but a statement by the ruling party said the president had observed that the government fostered corruption and failed to diversify the economy.

President Obiang is the world's longest-serving leader who has ruled the oil-rich West African country since 1979 with a strong grip, while naming family members to key government roles.

The president appointed the outgoing government in 2024, with Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua as prime minister.

On Tuesday, the vice-president said the resignation was in line with "the principle that responsibility in public management must be accompanied by results".

"The degree of execution achieved is clearly insufficient in relation to the expectations and commitments undertaken," he posted on X.

In a statement on Facebook, the ruling Democratic ‌Party ⁠of Equatorial Guinea (PDGE) said the president was dissatisfied with the management of the outgoing government. A new government is expected to be appointed.

The statement further cited the misuse of state resources for personal interests and stagnation in the implementation of development projects.

The president also noted that the government had not implemented policies to diversify the economy especially in the agricultural sector, which would cut reliance on imported goods that can be produced locally.

Equatorial Guinea's economy is heavily reliant on petroleum, with oil and gas accounting for most of its exports and revenues.

In spite of its oil wealth, much of its 1.8m population has not benefitted, as poverty remains rampant. In recent years, the economy has been on a decline amid reduced production and demand for oil.

1 reports

BBC News (World)State / PublicCenter4 days ago

Equatorial Guinea government resigns after failing to meet targets

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information without overtly biased language or selective sourcing. It reports on the resignation of the government and provides context about the leadership and reasons cited for the resignation without taking a clear stance or emphasizing one perspective over another.

Official sources cited

government Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue
government Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea (PDGE)

Go to the primary sources (2)

The official sources this coverage is built on. Read them directly to bypass framing.

governmentVice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue
governmentDemocratic Party of Equatorial Guinea (PDGE)