Equatorial Guinea Government Resigns After Falling Short of Key Performance Targets

The government of Equatorial Guinea has stepped down after failing to achieve most of its objectives, according to Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue.

The vice-president announced that Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua had submitted the resignation of the entire government after it managed to achieve less than 10 percent of its assigned goals.

While the specific targets were not disclosed, the ruling Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea stated that President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo was unhappy with the administration’s performance, accusing it of encouraging corruption and failing to reduce the country’s dependence on oil revenues.

President Obiang, the world’s longest-serving head of state, has governed the oil-rich nation since 1979 and has frequently appointed relatives to influential positions within government.

The outgoing administration was formed in 2024, with Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua serving as prime minister.

In a post on X, Vice-President Obiang explained that the decision reflected “the principle that responsibility in public management must be accompanied by results.” He added that “the degree of execution achieved is clearly insufficient in relation to the expectations and commitments undertaken.”

The ruling party also cited the misuse of public resources for personal gain and delays in the implementation of major development initiatives as reasons for the government’s dismissal. A new administration is expected to be announced soon.

Additionally, the president criticized the government’s inability to advance economic diversification, particularly in agriculture, which could help reduce the country’s reliance on imported goods that can be produced locally.

Despite its vast oil wealth, Equatorial Guinea continues to face significant economic challenges. Oil and gas remain the backbone of the economy, but declining production and weaker demand have contributed to economic slowdown in recent years. Many citizens have yet to benefit from the country’s natural resources, with poverty remaining widespread among its population of about 1.8 million people.

By: Paulina Armah/ Radio1.