Equatorial Guinea Government Resigns After Failing to Meet 10% of Its Targets

Equatorial Guinea Government Resigns After Failing to Meet 10% of Its Targets

Equatorial Guinea’s government has resigned after reportedly failing to achieve even a fraction of its planned objectives, according to Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue.

The Vice-President, who is also the son of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, announced that the Prime Minister had submitted the resignation of the entire cabinet. He stated that the administration had only managed to accomplish about 10% of its set goals.

Although specific targets were not disclosed, officials from the ruling party indicated that President Obiang was dissatisfied with the government’s performance, citing widespread corruption and a failure to diversify the oil-dependent economy.

President Obiang, the world’s longest-serving leader, has ruled Equatorial Guinea since 1979 and maintains strong control over the country’s political structure, often appointing close relatives to key government positions.

The outgoing cabinet was appointed in 2024, with Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua serving as Prime Minister. The Vice-President said the resignation reflected the principle that public leadership must be measured by results and accountability.

In statements shared on social media, he added that the level of policy implementation was “clearly insufficient” compared to expectations and national development goals.

The ruling Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea (PDGE) further accused the government of mismanaging state resources, prioritizing personal interests, and failing to implement key economic reforms—particularly in agriculture, which was expected to reduce reliance on imports.

Despite its oil-rich status, Equatorial Guinea’s economy remains heavily dependent on petroleum exports. However, much of the country’s population continues to face poverty, with limited benefits from oil wealth and a declining economic outlook in recent years due to reduced production and global demand shifts.