The government of Equatorial Guinea has resigned after failing to meet its performance targets, Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue has announced.
Obiang, who is also the son of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, said the resignation was submitted by the prime minister on behalf of the entire cabinet after the administration reportedly achieved only about 10% of its objectives.
He did not detail the specific targets, but a statement from the ruling party indicated that President Obiang had expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s performance, accusing it of fostering corruption and failing to diversify the economy.
President Obiang, the world’s longest-serving leader, has ruled the oil-rich Central African nation since 1979 and continues to maintain tight control over state institutions while appointing family members to senior government positions. The outgoing cabinet was appointed in 2024, with Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua serving as prime minister.
Announcing the development on Tuesday, the vice-president said the resignation aligned with “the principle that responsibility in public management must be accompanied by results”.
“The degree of execution achieved is clearly insufficient in relation to the expectations and commitments undertaken,” he posted on X.
In a separate statement on Facebook, the ruling Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea (PDGE) said the president was dissatisfied with the outgoing government’s management and that a new cabinet would be appointed soon.
The party further cited alleged misuse of state resources for personal gain, as well as stagnation in the implementation of key development projects.
It also noted that the government had failed to roll out policies aimed at diversifying the economy, particularly in agriculture, which could reduce dependence on imported goods that can be produced locally.
Equatorial Guinea’s economy remains heavily dependent on petroleum, with oil and gas accounting for the bulk of export earnings and government revenue.
Despite its oil wealth, much of the country’s estimated 1.8 million people have not benefited significantly, with poverty remaining widespread. In recent years, the economy has also faced pressure from declining oil production and reduced global demand.
