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Pope Leo departs Equatorial Guinea after wrapping up 11-day trip to Africa

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:15:09 +0200

Pope Leo departs Equatorial Guinea after wrapping up 11-day trip to Africa

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday held an open-air mass in Equatorial Guinea in front of tens of thousands of followers, wrapping up his first major international tour that began with harsh criticism of his stance on Iran from US President Donald Trump.

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'You are not alone': Pope Leo delivers message of hope to Equatorial Guinea prisoners

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:10:11 +0200

'You are not alone': Pope Leo delivers message of hope to Equatorial Guinea prisoners

Pope Leo XIV told inmates at one of Equatorial Guinea’s notorious prisons that they are not alone, as he drew attention Wednesday to prison conditions, human rights abuses and injustices that campaigners have denounced for years.

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Pope Leo XIV urges justice on visit to Equatorial Guinea

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:05:07 +0200

Pope Leo XIV urges justice on visit to Equatorial Guinea

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday called on Equatorial Guinea to place itself “in the service of law and justice,” as he began a sensitive visit to one of Africa’s most tightly controlled states.

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Pope Leo XIV touches down in Equatorial Guinea

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:05:07 +0200

Pope Leo XIV touches down in Equatorial Guinea

Pope Leo touched down in Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday, and was greeted by the president, scores of fans, and a red carpet welcome. It follows a three day visit to Angola.

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Excitment in Equatorial Guinea's capital ahead of Pope Leo's visit

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:00:09 +0200

Excitment in Equatorial Guinea's capital ahead of Pope Leo's visit

Preparations are underway in Equatorial Guinea ahead of Tuesday's visit by Pope Leo XIV, a trip local church leaders say could strengthen faith and national unity.

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Preparations underway in Equatorial Guinea for arrival of Pope Leo XIV

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:40:08 +0200

Preparations underway in Equatorial Guinea for arrival of Pope Leo XIV

Some 80 per cent of the country's inhabitants are Catholic, but Leo is the first church leader to visit since Pope Jean-Paul II almost half a century ago.

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Democrats query millions Trump paid to Equatorial Guinea to accept deportees

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:50:08 +0200

Democrats query millions Trump paid to Equatorial Guinea to accept deportees

The Trump administration made a $7.5 million payment to the government of Equatorial Guinea as it seeks to deport people to the West African country

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Equatorial Guinea's President Obiang confirms he'll stand in election

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:09:41 +0200

President of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, has confirmed he will seek re-election in November to extend his unrivalled 43 year rule

2022/09/24/equatorial-guineas-president-obiang-confirms-hell-stand-in-election

Algeria, Equatorial Guinea and Angola crudes the most expensive in the world (OPEC)

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 18:18:05 +0200

Opec countries produced 28.716 million barrels per day (mb/d) overall in June 2022, compared with 28.678 mb/d in May, up 234,000 bpd, according to secondary sources.

2022/07/13/algeria-equatorial-guinea-and-angola-crudes-the-most-expensive-in-the-world-opec

Equatorial Guinean authorities say victims of the 2021 Bata explosion compensated

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 22:19:17 +0200

Each family received eight million CFA francs, about 12,000 euros. People who were amputated as a result of the disaster received 4 million CFA francs, about 6,000 euros.

2022/03/05/equatorial-guinean-authorities-say-victims-of-the-2021-bata-explosion-compensated

Equatoria Guinea: Ruling party congress concludes without announcement of presidential candidate

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 15:42:50 +0200

Mr. Obiang, who came to power in a coup in 1979 has been on the political sidelines for several months, to the benefit of his son Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, nicknamed "Teodorin".

2021/11/25/equatoria-guinea-ruling-party-congress-concludes-without-announcement-of-presidential-cand

Equatorial Guinea: Six French soldiers held at Bata airport

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 03:48:01 +0200

Six French soldiers were held Thursday at the airport of Bata, the economic capital of Equatorial Guinea, after landing their helicopter the day before to refuel, the French army and the state radio of the small Central African country said. 2021/07/29/equatorial-guinea-six-french-soldiers-held-at-bata-airport

French court rejects appeal by E.Guinea VP over illegal assets

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 03:48:00 +0200

In a final ruling, France's top court upheld a three-year suspended sentence, a 30-million-euro fine and confiscation of his assets against Equatorial Guinea's Vice-President Teodorin Nguema Obiang.

2021/07/28/french-court-rejects-appeal-by-e-guinea-vp-over-illegal-assets

Equatorial Guinea: Officer and solider on trial for fiery manslaughter

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 02:49:10 +0200

An officer and a soldier of Nkoa-Toma military camp, Equitorial Guinea are on trial for negligent homicide after explosions claimed 107 lives.

2021/06/14/equatorial-guinea-officer-and-solider-on-trial-for-fiery-manslaughter

Equatorial Guinea president blames military for 'negligence' in camp blasts

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:25:51 +0200

President Teodoro Obiang Nguema blames the military for "negligence" after four explosions rocked a military camp in Equatorial Guinea and surrounding areas killed at least 105 people.

2021/03/10/e-guinea-president-blames-military-for-negligence-in-camp-blasts

Equatoguinean VP visits victims of deadly explosion in hospital

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:25:51 +0200

Equatoguinean Vice President Teodorin Obiang Nguema visits victims of Sunday's deadly explosion in hospital.

2021/03/09/equatoguinean-vp-visits-victims-of-deadly-explosion-in-hospital

Explosions hit Equatorial Guinea military camp, 20 dead, at least 600 injured

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 18:48:13 +0200

A series of explosions at a military barracks in Equatorial Guinea have killed at least 20 people and wounded more than 600 others.

Huge blasts in Equatorial Guinea’s Bata kill many, wound hundreds

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 18:40:46 +0200

A series of explosions at a military base in Equatorial Guinea have killed at least 15 people and wounded 500 others.
President Teodoro Obiang said negligence over the use of dynamite at the base at Bata city had caused the incidents but provided no other details.
Hospitals are overwhelmed by the number of patients being admitted and have called for blood donations.

Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports.

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Malabo denounces French 'interference' over VP sentencing

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 22:17:16 +0200

The government of Equatorial Guinea has described the conviction of its Vice President, Teodorin Obiang as an ''unacceptable interference'' by a French court.

In a press release published on Tuesday night, Malabo said it repulses acts of interference in its internal affairs by the French court.

It added that the government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea reserves the right to claim compensation for the damage caused to its high institutions and personalities.

The son of President Teodoro…
http:///2020/02/12/malabo-denounces-french-interference-over-vp-sentencing

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Equatorial Guinea donates $2m to China to help combat coronavirus

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 22:42:18 +0200

The government of Equatorial Guinea has announced a solidarity contribution of $2 million to China over the rampaging coronavirus outbreak.

The decision was reached after a cabinet meeting this week. It was chaired by President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo. The cabinet also expressed solidarity and support for the Chinese government.

Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons said about the gesture: “China has always been a very strong and loyal supporter of the Republic of Equator…
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