The politics of Equatorial Guinea take place in a framework of a presidential republic,whereby the President is both the head of state and head of government. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the Chamber of People's Representatives
Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo is an Equatoguinean politician,dictator,and former military officer who has served as the 2nd President of Equatorial Guinea since 1982 and as well as the President of the Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea since the party's foundation in 1987. Previously,he was the Chairman of the Supreme Military Council from 1979 to 1982. As of 2024,he is the second-longest consecutively serving current non-royal national leader in the world.
Miguel Abia Biteo Boricó was an Equatoguinean politician. He was the 5th Prime Minister of Equatorial Guinea having served from 11 July 2004 to 14 August 2006. He was a member of the Bubi ethnic group.
Cristino Seriche Bioko was an Equatoguinean soldier and politician who was the Prime Minister of Equatorial Guinea from 15 August 1982 to 4 March 1992. He previously served as Vice President under Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo for almost one year,from December 1981 to until the position was abolished in October 1982 according to the constitutional referendum,at which point he became president.
The vice president of Equatorial Guinea is the second highest political position obtainable in Equatorial Guinea. Following the 2011 constitutional reform,there is a provision for two vice presidents who are appointed by the president of Equatorial Guinea.
Equatorial Guinea–North Korea relations refers to the current and historical relationship between Equatorial Guinea and North Korea. While Equatorial Guinea has no representation in North Korea,it is one of few African states to have a North Korean embassy,located in the capital of Malabo.
Equatorial Guinea–Spain relations are the diplomatic relations between Equatorial Guinea and Spain. Both nations are members of the Association of Academies of the Spanish Language,Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
This is a list of events in the year 2017 in Equatorial Guinea.
Events in the year 2018 in Equatorial Guinea.
The nations of Equatorial Guinea and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1975. Both nations are members of the Association of Academies of the Spanish Language,Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
Events in the year 2020 in Equatorial Guinea.
The following lists events that happened during 2021 in Middle Africa,also called Central Africa.
Events in the year 2021 in Equatorial Guinea.
The following lists events that happened during 1979 in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea.
General elections were held in Equatorial Guinea on 20 November 2022 to elect the President and members of Parliament,alongside local elections. Originally the parliamentary elections had been scheduled for November 2022 and presidential elections for 2023. However,in September 2022 Parliament approved a proposal to merge the elections due to economic constraints. The government announced on 26 November 2022 that Obiang had won the election by an overwhelming margin,as expected. It stated that provisional results showed him with 97% of the vote on a turnout of 98%. The elections were considered a sham by international observers.
Events in the year 2022 in Equatorial Guinea.
Malabo Mosque also known as Malabo Central Mosque is a mosque in Malabo,Equatorial Guinea. It is the largest mosque in Equatorial Guinea and can accommodate two thousand people.
Events in the year 2023 in Equatorial Guinea.
Manuela Roka Botey is an Equatorial Guinean politician who served as prime minister of Equatorial Guinea from 1 February 2023 to 17 August 2024. She is the first woman to fill this role. Her appointment to prime minister by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema was announced on January 31,2023. She succeeded Francisco Pascual Obama Asue in the office. She had previously served as the minister for education in 2020. She is the vice dean of the National University of Equatorial Guinea's faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
