Equatorial Guinea Cabinet Steps Down After Missing Key Performance Goals

The government of Equatorial Guinea has tendered its resignation after reportedly failing to achieve its set policy objectives, according to Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue.

Obiang, who is the son of long-serving President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, said the outgoing administration submitted its resignation after achieving only about 10% of its planned targets. He did not provide details of the specific goals, but officials from the ruling party indicated that the president was dissatisfied with the government’s performance, including allegations of corruption and poor economic management.

The government, appointed in 2024 under Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua, is said to have fallen short in implementing reforms aimed at economic diversification and development.

The vice-president stated that the resignation reflects the idea that public office must be tied to measurable results, adding that “the level of implementation achieved is clearly insufficient compared to expectations and commitments,” in a post on X.

In a statement released by the ruling Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea (PDGE), it was noted that the president expressed concern over the misuse of state resources and delays in executing key development projects. The statement also highlighted the government’s failure to advance diversification efforts, particularly in agriculture, which is seen as vital to reducing reliance on imports.

Equatorial Guinea remains heavily dependent on oil and gas, which account for the bulk of government revenue and exports. Despite its resource wealth, a large portion of its estimated 1.8 million citizens continue to face poverty, with economic challenges worsening in recent years due to declining oil output and global demand.

A new government is expected to be announced in the coming days.

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