Equatorial Guinea
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Friends of Angola with Opening Central Africa Announce Special Side Event at UNCAC CoSP11 in Doha
Friends of Angola and Opening Central Africa will host a hybrid event titled “Beneficial ownership: A tool for transparency in Africa” on December 18, 2025, at CoSP11 in Doha. The session aims to combat corruption by discussing strategies, case studies, and recommendations to improve transparency and accountability in Central Africa.
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Equatorial Guinea: Deep concern over closed-door trials
EG Justice and partner organizations express grave concern over the erosion of judicial independence in Equatorial Guinea, highlighting closed-door trials of Annobón citizens without legal representation. These actions violate both national constitutional rights and international commitments. The groups urge the government to adhere to the rule of law and respect human rights.
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Kleptocracy in Equatorial Guinea is a criminal luxury
The recent EU-African Union meetings focused on partnership strategies addressing the pandemic, climate, and governance issues. However, systemic corruption among kleptocrats in African nations continues to exacerbate poverty, undermining any progress. New policies must prioritize equitable economic strategies and involve African civil society to avoid perpetuating long-term instability and inequalities.
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96$ Short of Breath
Estefanía Sompo Johnson, unable to afford 50,000 XAF for oxygen at a Malabo hospital, became a victim of Equatorial Guinea’s corrupt healthcare system. Despite the country’s vast resources, kleptocrats prioritize personal wealth, leaving citizens to suffer. Estefanía’s death highlights the dire consequences of systemic corruption and neglect in healthcare during the pandemic.
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The Instagram playboy selling the children’s future.
Teodoro Nguema Obiang, known as Teodorín, is the wealthy vice president of Equatorial Guinea, living a lavish lifestyle amidst widespread poverty in his country. His extravagant spending is linked to corruption and embezzlement of state funds, with over $700 million siphoned off while citizens struggle for basic needs and face human rights violations.