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Equatorial Guinea

Cross-border bridge project makes timid comeback

The project to build a bridge over the Ntem River has resurfaced. Environmental studies are underway, and backers hope to lay the foundation stone in 2026.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 06.10.2025

"Teodorin" Obiang goes on charm offensive in the US

On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, the Equatorial Guinean vice president, despite being under Treasury sanctions, received an exemption from the American authorities to travel to Washington. There, he met with Donald Trump's Africa advisor and representatives of US majors.

Subscribers only Politics 02.10.2025

EY's French-speaking partners gear up for next chapter

The accounting firm's French-speaking offices are to create an independent network to take over from the British giant when it leaves sub-Saharan Africa, scheduled for April 2026. The future entity will be supported at a technical level by the consultancy and audit firm during this transition.

Subscribers only Business 25.09.2025

Presidential Boeing temporarily seized in Rome

An Equatorial Guinean presidential plane was seized in Rome in August by a maintenance company claiming unpaid bills from the national airline Ceiba. The Italian courts ordered the seizure to be lifted within a few days.

Subscribers only Business 19.09.2025

Abdou Abarry at a UNOCA press conference in Libreville, Gabon, 28 March 2025. © Samperode Mba Allogho / Unoca

Guterres representative under internal investigation

Based in Gabon, the head of UNOCA, Nigerien diplomat Abdou Abarry, is facing allegations of ‘sexual exploitation and abuse'. Despite investigations, he has been reinstated in his position. An embarrassment for the UN Secretary-General.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 10.09.2025

Former African Union Commission chairman Moussa Faki in Addis Ababa, 16 February 2025. © Amanuel Sileshi / AFP

Moussa Faki up for possible position at Enko Capital

The former chair of the AU Commission has been in talks for several weeks with the investment fund run by brothers Cyrille and Alain Nkontchou.

Subscribers only Finance, Diplomacy 05.09.2025

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ConocoPhillips up against the wall as EGLNG terminal threatened

The fall in Equatorial Guinea's gas production will rapidly result in a reduced output of its liquefied natural gas, while the most recent US majors to arrive on the offshore scene in the country seem unable to reverse the trend for the moment.

Subscribers only Energy 25.08.2025

View of the world's first tubular beam suspension bridge for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Punta Europa, Equatorial Guinea, on 5 February 2014.

Burundi prepares to head ECCAS commission

At the end of August, a new commission chaired by Burundi will take office within the Economic Community of Central African States, as the sub-regional institution struggles to gain momentum.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.07.2025

British junior Europa Oil & Gas enters extra time on its offshore block

With the first drilling initially planned for the end of 2025, Europa Oil & Gas hopes to be able to postpone the exploitation licence for the offshore block northeast of Bioko Island by at least one year.

Subscribers only Energy 14.07.2025

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.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 11.07.2025

Last chance saloon for AU commissioner posts

The sub-region is at last set to put forward the joint candidates to take up its two vacant commissioner positions at the African Union. The names submitted up until now have all been thrown out by the Panel of Eminent Africans committee.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 09.07.2025

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The long-standing dispute poisoning relations between Malabo and Yaoundé

Over recent months, a close associate of Cameroon's presidential couple has been attempting to seize assets belonging to the Equatorial Guinean state, including a yacht owned by the vice-president. This move is based on a 15-year-old dispute.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 17.06.2025

'Ebony Shine' yacht, owned by Teodorin Obiang Nguema.

Chevron vexed by Atlas over Aseng field

The increase in gas production at the Aseng deposit requires investment that Atlas Petroleum seems incapable of making.

Subscribers only Energy 16.06.2025

President or son could lead delegation at French summit

French diplomats expect Equatorial Guinea's president to lead the delegation at this month's third United Nations Ocean Conference. Yet the role may still fall to the vice president.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 06.06.2025

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From Yaoundé to Dakar, Société Générale's troubled divestments

The sale of almost all of the French bank's subsidiaries across Africa was launched two years ago but has proven more difficult than expected. The group must contend with government manoeuvres to have a say in choosing new owners.

Subscribers only Finance 27.05.2025

Société Générale CEO Slawomir Krupa at the World Economic Forum, Davos, Switzerland, 17 January 2024.

Obiang reaches out to Oligui after his Mbanié island victory at ICJ

The dispute between Malabo and Libreville at the Hague-based court over Mbanié and the islets of Cocotiers and Conga ended on 15 May in favour of the former. The Equatorial Guinean president plans to consult with his Gabonese counterpart to prepare the next steps.

Free access Diplomacy 23.05.2025

Audit of BEAC's contentious recruitment process ready for regional ministers

The audit report on the recruitment process for the Bank of Central African States will be forwarded to the ministers of the Central African Monetary Union. It was launched to resolve the crisis that has been linked to suspected irregularities since 2022.

Subscribers only Politics 06.05.2025

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BEAC moves ahead on rehabilitation fund without agreement, despite US pressure

The extractive industry companies, mainly American, are prolonging negotiations on the repatriation of their rehabilitation funds to the Bank of Central African States. In doing so, they have the backing of Donald Trump's administration.

Subscribers only Energy 01.05.2025

Headquarters of the Bank of Central African States in Yaoundé, Cameroon on 26 November 2012.

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Nigerian billionaire Eze out of favour with Obiangs

CEO of Oranto, Arthur Eze, has enjoyed notable power over the past two decades but is now seeing his influence wane in Malabo. The authorities are asking him to pay a $10m bonus if he wants to recover his oil blocks.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 28.04.2025

A general view of Gepetrol, the national oil company of the Republic of Equitorial Guinea in Malabo.

AU pre-selection process for last two commissioners reopened

After shortlisting a candidate from Burundi, African foreign ministers have reopened the selection process for the last two commissioners of the pan-African organisation, who must come from the central African region.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 28.04.2025

ECCAS countries seek investors in Houston

The promoters of the Central African Pipeline System will showcase their project at the Central Africa Business Energy Forum to be held on 8 May in Texas.

Subscribers only Energy 22.04.2025

Open hostilities between VP Teodorin Obiang Nguema and oil minister

Equatorial Guinea's Vice-President Obiang, who is increasingly involved in government decisions on economic issues, is making life difficult for certain ministers, particularly the one in charge of hydrocarbons.

Subscribers only Energy 21.04.2025

CEMAC ministries to meet in Paris to discuss stability challenges

At the invitation of French Minister of Economy Éric Lombard, the ministries of finance and economy of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa will meet on 17 April in France to assess stability in the region.

Subscribers only Finance, Diplomacy 11.04.2025

Central Africa up in arms over AU panel of eminent Africans

Diplomats from the region have strongly contested the rejection of the 13 candidates for the last two commissioner posts to be filled at the African Union. This has sparked an unprecedented conflict within the pan-African organisation.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 04.04.2025

AU panel rejects Central African candidates

The panel of eminent Africans responsible for shortlisting candidates from Central Africa for the posts of trade and education commissioners will not be submitting applications to the AU executive council. It considers that the profiles do not meet the required conditions.

Subscribers only Politics 27.03.2025

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Equatorial Guinea

Cross-border bridge project makes timid comeback

"Teodorin" Obiang goes on charm offensive in the US

EY's French-speaking partners gear up for next chapter

Presidential Boeing temporarily seized in Rome

Guterres representative under internal investigation

Moussa Faki up for possible position at Enko Capital

Spotlight
ConocoPhillips up against the wall as EGLNG terminal threatened

Burundi prepares to head ECCAS commission

British junior Europa Oil & Gas enters extra time on its offshore block

Ambassador to Paris victim of seizure of 42 Avenue Foch property

Last chance saloon for AU commissioner posts

Spotlight
The long-standing dispute poisoning relations between Malabo and Yaoundé

Chevron vexed by Atlas over Aseng field

President or son could lead delegation at French summit

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From Yaoundé to Dakar, Société Générale's troubled divestments

Obiang reaches out to Oligui after his Mbanié island victory at ICJ

Audit of BEAC's contentious recruitment process ready for regional ministers

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BEAC moves ahead on rehabilitation fund without agreement, despite US pressure

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Nigerian billionaire Eze out of favour with Obiangs

AU pre-selection process for last two commissioners reopened

ECCAS countries seek investors in Houston

Open hostilities between VP Teodorin Obiang Nguema and oil minister

CEMAC ministries to meet in Paris to discuss stability challenges

Central Africa up in arms over AU panel of eminent Africans

AU panel rejects Central African candidates

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Equatorial Guinea

Cross-border bridge project makes timid comeback

"Teodorin" Obiang goes on charm offensive in the US

EY's French-speaking partners gear up for next chapter

Presidential Boeing temporarily seized in Rome

Guterres representative under internal investigation

Moussa Faki up for possible position at Enko Capital

Spotlight ConocoPhillips up against the wall as EGLNG terminal threatened

Burundi prepares to head ECCAS commission

British junior Europa Oil & Gas enters extra time on its offshore block

Ambassador to Paris victim of seizure of 42 Avenue Foch property

Last chance saloon for AU commissioner posts

Spotlight The long-standing dispute poisoning relations between Malabo and Yaoundé

Chevron vexed by Atlas over Aseng field

President or son could lead delegation at French summit

Spotlight From Yaoundé to Dakar, Société Générale's troubled divestments

Obiang reaches out to Oligui after his Mbanié island victory at ICJ

Audit of BEAC's contentious recruitment process ready for regional ministers

Spotlight BEAC moves ahead on rehabilitation fund without agreement, despite US pressure

Spotlight Nigerian billionaire Eze out of favour with Obiangs

AU pre-selection process for last two commissioners reopened

ECCAS countries seek investors in Houston

Open hostilities between VP Teodorin Obiang Nguema and oil minister

CEMAC ministries to meet in Paris to discuss stability challenges

Central Africa up in arms over AU panel of eminent Africans

AU panel rejects Central African candidates

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DRC
The Tshisekedi clan's dangerous ties with cobalt looting "cartels"

Gabon
Gunvor secrets (2/2): the hidden clauses of the Assala Energy buyout

Spotlight
ConocoPhillips up against the wall as EGLNG terminal threatened

Spotlight
The long-standing dispute poisoning relations between Malabo and Yaoundé

Spotlight
From Yaoundé to Dakar, Société Générale's troubled divestments

Spotlight
BEAC moves ahead on rehabilitation fund without agreement, despite US pressure

Spotlight
Nigerian billionaire Eze out of favour with Obiangs