Equatorial Guinea, France
Paris attempts to break deadlock in Malabo over luxury mansion

Equatorial Guinea
Ambassador to Paris victim of seizure of 42 Avenue Foch property

At the heart of a long-running legal dispute, the building in the French capital has finally been appropriated by the French authorities. On the same day, Malabo fired its Paris ambassador.

Palace Intrigues
Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Félix Tshisekedi, Laurent Gbagbo, Teodoro Obiang Nguema

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Equatorial Guinea
Cypriot creditor sets sights on Malabo's Parisian real estate

A French court has confirmed the seizure of three buildings belonging to Equatorial Guinea on behalf of Chantway Trading. The property targeted by the Cyprus-based company owned by a Russian businesswoman, includes 42 Avenue Foch, which houses the Equatorial Guinean embassy.

Equatorial Guinea
President Obiang's strategic game of ambassadorial musical chairs

Equatorial Guinea is redeploying its ambassadors in several key capitals. The aim is to ease strained relations with certain countries, such as France and the United States, while further cementing ties with Egypt, Turkey and China.

Equatorial Guinea
Malabo takes 'ill-gotten gains' fight to The Hague after throwing in the towel in Paris

Equatorial Guinea has not given up on its sumptuous Paris residence at 42 Avenue Foch, which was confiscated by the French justice system in the so-called "ill-gotten gains" affair. Its lawyers have referred the case to the International Court of Justice to try and prevent the building being sold.