Equatorial Guinea,officially the Republic of Equatorial Guinea,is a country on the west coast of Central Africa,with an area of 28,000 square kilometres (11,000 sq mi). Formerly the colony of Spanish Guinea,its post-independence name refers to its location near both the Equator and in the African region of Guinea. As of 2021,the country had a population of 1,468,777,over 85% of whom are members of the Fang people,the country's dominant ethnic group. The Bubi people,indigenous to Bioko,are the second largest group at approximately 6.5% of the population.
Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo is an Equatoguinean politician and former military officer who has served as the second president of Equatorial Guinea since 3 August 1979. As of 2024,he is the second-longest consecutively-serving current non-royal national leader in the world.
Francisco Macías Nguema,often mononymously referred to as Macías,was an Equatoguinean politician who served as the first President of Equatorial Guinea from the country's independence in 1968 until his overthrow in 1979. He is widely remembered as one of the most brutal dictators in history.
Sir Rabbie Langanai Namaliu was a Papua New Guinean politician. He served as the fourth prime minister of Papua New Guinea from 4 July 1988 to 17 July 1992 as leader of the Pangu Party.
Cándido Muatetema Rivas was a political figure in Equatorial Guinea who was Prime Minister from 2001 to 2004.
Miguel Abia Biteo Boricó was an Equatorial Guinean 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.
Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue is an Equatoguinean politician who has served as the first vice president of Equatorial Guinea since 22 June 2016. He is a son of Teodoro Obiang,the authoritarian leader of Equatorial Guinea,by his first wife,Constancia Mangue. He has been appointed to numerous government positions by his father's regime,including Minister of Agriculture and Forestry and "Second Vice-President",in charge of defense and security,in May 2012. He was promoted to the position of First Vice-President in June 2016. Known for his lavish lifestyle,he has been the subject of a number of international criminal charges and sanctions for alleged embezzlement and corruption.
The Equatorial Guinea national football team represents Equatorial Guinea in men's international football and is controlled by the Equatoguinean Football Federation,a member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The National Executive Council (NEC),also known as the Cabinet of Papua New Guinea functions as the policy and decision-making body of the executive branch within the government system of Papua New Guinea. The Prime Minister and Ministers serve as members of the Cabinet.
The 2004 Equatorial Guinea coup d'état attempt,also known as the Wonga Coup,failed to replace President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo with exiled opposition politician Severo Moto. Mercenaries organised by mainly British financiers were arrested in Zimbabwe on 7 March 2004 before they could carry out the plot. Prosecutors alleged that Moto was to be installed as the new president in return for preferential oil rights to corporations affiliated with those involved in the coup. The incident received international media attention after the reported involvement of Sir Mark Thatcher in funding the coup,for which he was convicted and fined in South Africa.
The Equatorial Guinean Council of Ministers or Council of Ministers of Equatorial Guinea,is chaired by the President of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Obiang Nguema,and constituted by the Vice President Teodorín Nguema Obiang,his Prime Minister Manuela Roka Botey along with the other Ministers members of the governemt.
Ignacio Milam Tang is an Equatoguinean politician who was Prime Minister of Equatorial Guinea from July 2008 to May 2012. He is a member of the Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea (PDGE). From May 2012 to June 2016,he was First Vice President of Equatorial Guinea,serving alongside President Obiang's son,Teodorín.
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 and India maintain diplomatic relations.
Events pertaining to world affairs in 2023,national politics,public policy,government,world economics,and international business,that took place in various nations,regions,organizations,around the world in 2023.
Events in the year 2023 in Equatorial Guinea.
Events in the year 2024 in Equatorial Guinea.
