The government of Equatorial Guinea has resigned after President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo expressed dissatisfaction with its performance, citing failure to meet key objectives, corruption concerns, and a lack of progress in diversifying the country’s economy.
The resignation was announced by Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, who revealed that the prime minister had submitted the resignation of the entire cabinet after the government reportedly achieved less than 10 percent of its assigned targets.
According to the vice-president, the decision reflects the principle that public officials must be held accountable for results and performance.
“The degree of execution achieved is clearly insufficient in relation to the expectations and commitments undertaken,” he stated in a post on social media.
The outgoing administration, led by Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua, was appointed in 2024. However, the ruling Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea (PDGE) said President Obiang had become increasingly dissatisfied with the government’s management of state affairs.
In a statement, the party indicated that the president had identified several shortcomings, including the misuse of public resources for personal gain, delays in implementing development projects, and the government’s inability to reduce the country’s dependence on oil revenues.
A major concern highlighted by the presidency was the lack of meaningful progress in economic diversification, particularly in agriculture. Authorities believe greater investment in local production could reduce reliance on imported goods and strengthen long-term economic resilience.
Equatorial Guinea remains heavily dependent on petroleum exports, with oil and gas accounting for the bulk of government revenue and foreign exchange earnings. However, declining oil production and weaker global demand have placed increasing pressure on the economy in recent years.
Despite the country’s significant natural resource wealth, many citizens continue to face economic hardship, with poverty levels remaining high across parts of the nation.
President Obiang, who has governed Equatorial Guinea since seizing power in 1979, is expected to appoint a new government in the coming days as the administration seeks to address economic challenges and restore confidence in public institutions.
The mass resignation marks one of the most significant government shake-ups in recent years and signals growing pressure on state officials to deliver tangible economic and development outcomes.
