Equatorial Guinea Passport

【 Country Name 】 The Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Republica de Guinea Ecuatorial.

【 Area 】 28051 square kilometers (including 26017 square kilometers of the mainland and 2034 square kilometers of islands).

Population: 1.7 million (2023). The main ethnic groups are the Fangs, who are distributed on the mainland (accounting for about 75% of the population), and the Bubi, who live on the island of Bioko (accounting for about 15% of the population). The official language is Spanish, French is the second official language, and Portuguese is the third official language. The main ethnic languages are Fang and Bubi. 82% of residents believe in Catholicism, and 15% believe in Islam.

【 Capital 】 Malabo, located on the island of Bioko, has a population of approximately 210000. The annual average temperature is 25 ℃.

【 Head of State 】 President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo served as Chairman of the Supreme Military Council and Head of State in 1979, President in 1982, and was re elected six times in 1989, 1996, 2002, 2009, 2016, and 2022.

[Important Festival] Freedom Coup Day (August 3rd); Constitution Day (August 15th); Independence Day (October 12th), etc.

【 Overview 】 Located in central western Africa, it borders the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Cameroon to the north, and Gabon to the east and south. The coastline is 482 kilometers long. It belongs to the tropical rainforest climate, with an average annual temperature of 24-26 ℃.

From 1471 to 1778, Portugal successively occupied islands such as Annoben, Bioko, and Corisco. In 1778, Portugal placed the coastal areas of the Ogoove River (now within Gabon) to the Niger River, including the three islands mentioned above, under Spanish influence. In 1845, Spain established colonial rule in Equatorial Guinea. In January 1964, Equatorial Guinea implemented "internal autonomy". On October 12, 1968, Equatorial Guinea officially declared independence and established the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, with Masie Nguima serving as its president. In August 1979, Lieutenant Colonel Obiang, Deputy Minister of the National Revolutionary Armed Forces, launched a military coup, overthrew the Masie regime, and established the Supreme Military Council led by Ao.

Since taking office, Obiang has been actively committed to maintaining stability and developing the economy. The Democratic Party led by him won an overwhelming majority of seats in six elections in 1993, 1999, 2004, 2008, 2015, and 2022. In recent years, Obiang has continued to pursue policies of national reconciliation and political pluralism, reorganizing the cabinet, cracking down on corruption, and rectifying officials to improve the efficiency of public administration. Accelerate infrastructure construction and expand investment in agriculture, education, and healthcare. In November 2011, Equatorial Guinea held a national referendum and passed a constitutional reform plan that mainly focused on limiting the presidential term, establishing the position of vice president, and the Senate. In February 2012, Obiang officially signed a decree to promulgate a new constitution. In May 2013, parliamentary and municipal elections were held, and the coalition led by the ruling Democratic Party won the elections with an absolute advantage. In November 2014, the Fifth National Political Dialogue Conference was held. In April 2015, Obiang announced the dissolution and restructuring of the government, streamlining institutions. In May, we implemented the results of the Fifth National Political Dialogue Conference and revised laws such as the Political Parties Law, Presidential Election Law, Referendum, Municipal and Two House Elections Law, Freedom of Parade and Assembly Law, and Political Party Financing Law. In the presidential election held in April 2016, Obiang won with 93.7% of the vote and was sworn in on May 20th for a term of 7 years. In November 2017, parliamentary and municipal elections were held, and the coalition led by the ruling Democratic Party won the elections. In January 2018, the government announced the defeat of a foreign mercenary cross-border incident in December 2017. In July, the 6th National Political Dialogue Conference was held. In October, a grand celebration of the 50th anniversary of independence will be held. In August 2020, Obiang ordered a restructuring of the government. In November 2022, the "three in one" presidential, parliamentary, and municipal elections were held in advance. The ruling Democratic Party led campaign alliance won the election with an absolute advantage, and Obiang was re elected as president.

The Constitution was passed in June 1982, revised in November 1991, and revised again in November 2011. Separation of powers among legislation, judiciary, and administration. The President is the head of state and government, embodying national unity and representing the country. He is elected directly by the people and serves a term of 7 years, with a maximum of one consecutive term.

The Parliament, formerly known as the House of People's Representatives, is the highest legislative body of the country. In November 2011, the new constitution divided the parliament into the Senate and the House of Representatives. 70 members of the Senate, of which 55 are directly elected and 15 are appointed by the President for a term of 5 years; 100 members of the House of Representatives are elected directly for a term of 5 years. In the November 2022 elections, a new generation of members of both houses of parliament will be elected. The Democratic led campaign alliance has won 100 seats in the House of Representatives, 55 seats in the Senate, and all seats in the municipal council. The Senate Speaker is Maria Teresa Efua Asangono, and the House Speaker is Salomon Nguema Owono.

The current government was formed in August 2024, with Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, Prime Minister Manuel Osansue Nsua, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Trade, Enterprise Promotion and Industry Gaudencio Mohaba Messu, Second Deputy Prime Minister Alfonso Nsue Mokuy (Human Rights Affairs), and Minister of Civil Affairs Ram ó n Nk á Ela Nchama of the Presidential Office, in addition to the President. Minister of Affairs Juan Antonio Bibang Nchuchuma, Sergio Esono Abeso Tomo, Minister of State for Parliamentary Relations and Judicial Affairs of the Prime Minister's Office, Nicol á s Obama Nchama, Minister of State for National Security, Sime ó n Oyono Esono Angue, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Overseas Chinese Affairs, Faustino Ndong Esono Eyang, Minister of Interior and Local Administration, Clemente Engonga Nguema Onguene, Minister of Education, Science, Vocational Education and Sports Clemente Ferreiro Villarino, Minister of Public Works and Urban Planning, and Jeronimo Osa Osa Ekoro, Minister of News, Media and Broadcasting ó nimo Osa Osa Ecoro, Minister of Defense Victoriano Bibang Nsue Okomo, Minister of Health, Social Welfare and Medical Infrastructure D á maso Mitoha Ondo'o Ayekaba, Minister of Justice, Religion and Human Rights Reginaldo Biyogo Mba Ndong Anguesomo, Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Iva á n Bacale Ebe Molina, Minister of Labour and Employment Promotion Alfredo Mitogo Alfredo Mitogo Mitogo Ada, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Juan Jos é Ndong Tomo Ndong Tomo, Minister of Petrochemical and Mining Development Antonio Oburo Ondo, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Gervasio Engonga Mba, Minister of Tourism and Tourism Infrastructure Antonio Pedro Olibeira Borupu, Minister of Gender Equality, Social Affairs and Handicrafts Mar í a Consuelo Nguema Oyana, Minister of Transport, Postal and Information Communication New Technologies Honorato Evita Oma, Minister of Public Functions and Administrative Reform Candido Mouatete Ma Baita (C á ndido Muatema Baita, Minister of Civil Aviation and Airport Infrastructure Norberto Bartolome é Mensuy Ma ñ e Andeme.

Government website http://www.guineaecuatorialpress.com

The country is divided into 7 provinces, 18 districts, and 30 cities.

The judicial system is composed of the Supreme Court, the General Prosecutor's Office, the Court of Appeal, the Court of First Instance, the Municipal Court, and the Supreme Military Court. The Supreme Court is the highest judicial authority in the country, with four divisions: civil, criminal, administrative, and customary law. The General Prosecutor's Office is a national legal supervision agency and an advisory body to the State Council. Supreme Court President David Enguima Obiang Eyang. Prosecutor General Nio Nguyama Munger.

There are a total of 17 legal political parties, mainly including:

(1) Partido Democratico De Guinea Ecuatorial: The ruling party, founded in 1986. The Chairman is the current President Obiang, and the Acting General Secretary is Armando Ela Nsue Mengue, the First Deputy General Secretary.

(2) Convergencia Social Democratic Popular: Established in 1992, advocating for liberal democracy. The current General Secretary is Santiago Ondo Ntugu Anguesomo.

(3) Union Democratic Social: Established in Gabon in 1991. The current chairman is Miguel Mba Nzang Mikue.

In addition, there are the Liberal Party (Partido Liberal), the Conviction Liberal Democratic, the Socialist Party of Equatorial Guinea (Partido Socialista De Guinea Ecuatorial), the Acction Popular De Guinea Ecuatorial, the Convergencia Para La Democratica Social, and the Social Democratic Party (Partido Social Democrat).

【 Important Figures 】 Teodoro Obiang Nguma Mbasogo: President, Democratic Party Chairman, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces. Born on June 5, 1942 in Mongomo County, mainland China, of Fang ethnicity. In 1963, he was admitted as a non commissioned officer in the National Guard and went to study at the Zaragoza Military Academy in Spain for two years in September of the same year. After returning to China, he held various positions including Commander of the Bioko Island Garrison, Director of Supply and Planning at the Ministry of National Defense, Secretary General and Deputy Minister of the National Revolutionary Armed Forces. In August 1979, he launched a military coup and was appointed as the Chairman of the Supreme Military Council. In October, he became the Head of State and Government. He became president in August 1982. In December 1986, he founded the Democratic Party and served as its chairman. He was re elected as president six times in June 1989, February 1996, December 2002, December 2009, April 2016, and December 2022.

Teodoro Nguima Obiang Mang: Vice President and Vice Chairman of the Democratic Party. Born in 1968, the eldest son of President Obiang. Joined the military in the early years and later ventured into business. Started politics in the late 1990s. He has successively served as the Forest Affairs Advisor to the Presidential Office, Minister of Forests, Fisheries and Environment, Minister of Infrastructure and Forests, Minister of Agriculture and Forests, and other positions. In 2012, he was appointed as the Second Vice President, responsible for national defense and security affairs. In June 2016, he was appointed Vice President. In January 2023, President Obiang reappointed him as Vice President.

After independence, the economy experienced long-term difficulties. The economic structural adjustment plan was implemented in 1987. After the development of oil in 1991, the economy saw a turning point. The average annual economic growth rate from 1997 to 2004 reached 31.9%, and the per capita GDP exceeded 20000 US dollars in 2012, making it one of the fastest growing African countries in terms of economic growth. In 2007, the Second National Economic Conference was held, and a long-term plan for national economic and social development from 2008 to 2020 was formulated. While strengthening the development of the oil and gas industry, comprehensive infrastructure construction such as transportation, communication, electricity, and health was launched to promote diversified economic development. In February 2014, Equatorial Guinea held its first Economic Diversification Conference, officially launching the process of economic diversification, with a focus on developing five strategic industries including agriculture and animal husbandry, fisheries, petrochemicals and mining, tourism, and financial services. In July, the government established the 2020 holding company and joint investment fund, aiming to effectively utilize oil and gas revenue and provide financial support for promoting economic diversification. In May 2021, the government of Equatorial Guinea issued a decree announcing the implementation of the "Equatorial Guinea 2035 Agenda" national sustainable development strategy in the "2035 Vision Plan". In recent years, due to the impact of the fall in international crude oil prices, the decline in oil production, and the severe impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, the economy has continued to experience negative growth, foreign exchange reserves have significantly decreased, and financial difficulties.

The main economic data of Equatorial Guinea in 2023 are as follows:

Gross Domestic Product: 11.6 billion US dollars.

Per capita Gross Domestic Product: Approximately 6800 US dollars.

Gross Domestic Product Growth Rate:- 6.5%.

Currency name: Central African Financial Cooperation Franc, abbreviated as "Central African Franc".

Exchange rate: 1 US dollar ≈ 605.7 Central African Francs.

Inflation rate: 2.5%.

(Source: London Economic Quarterly 2024 Q2 Forecast)

【 Resources 】 Mineral deposits include oil, natural gas, phosphate, gold, bauxite, zinc, diamonds, etc. The proven natural gas and crude oil reserves are 1.3 trillion cubic meters and 1.1 billion barrels, respectively. Forest and fishery resources are abundant, with 2.2 million hectares of forests, a forest coverage rate of 46%, and a maritime exclusive economic zone of 312000 square kilometers.

The industrial and mining industries are mainly focused on oil and natural gas. Since the discovery of oil and gas resources in the 1990s, the petroleum industry has developed rapidly, and the proportion of industrial output value in the gross domestic product has been increasing year by year, but the structure is single. In 2011, the total industrial output value accounted for over 90% of the gross domestic product. In December 1998, the parliament approved the new Oil Extraction Law, which increased the share of oil obtained by Equatorial Guinea from the previous 10% to 13% to 20%. In order to strengthen the management of oil exploration and extraction work, the government of Equatorial Guinea decided to establish an Oil Extraction Work Tracking Committee in 1999 and announced that all future oil revenues would be included in the national budget; Oil exploration and exploitation agreements and contracts shall be signed by the Ministry of Economy and Finance and submitted to the President for approval. In 2001, the National Petroleum Corporation was established. In September 2004, the first National Petroleum Industry Conference was held, announcing the establishment of the National Petroleum Technology Research Institute. In 2017, Equatorial Guinea joined the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). According to OPEC data, Equatorial Guinea's oil production reached its peak in 2004, with a daily output of nearly 320000 barrels. Since 2012, oil production has been declining year after year. The daily crude oil production in 2020, 2021, and 2022 were 114000 barrels, 93000 barrels, and 54000 barrels, respectively. At present, Western oil companies such as Mobil, Marathon, Ophir, and Total are mainly engaged in oil extraction in Equatorial Guinea. According to the agreement, the government of Equatorial Guinea will repay the investment of the above-mentioned oil companies with crude oil; The oil company pays a certain percentage of oil revenue to the government of Equatorial Guinea as land use fees and taxes. In recent years, the government of Equatorial Guinea has increased its control over oil resources, stipulating that the government must hold a controlling stake of at least 35% in all joint venture oil companies.

In 2002, a methanol production base with an investment of 415 million US dollars was built and put into operation in the capital city of Malabo, with an annual output of 925000 tons of methanol. This enterprise is the largest methanol production plant in Africa, accounting for 3% of the world's total production. In 2005, the National Natural Gas Corporation was established. In December 2006, the Energy and Oil and Gas Law was promulgated, with a focus on adding provisions for the state's control, management, and national rights and interests over oil and gas resources. At present, there are more than ten small and medium-sized thermal power plants and hydropower stations (80% thermal power and 20% hydropower) in China, mostly built with foreign aid, with a maximum installed capacity of 15400 kilowatts.

With the rapid development of the petroleum industry, the proportion of agricultural output value in the gross domestic product has been decreasing year by year, but agriculture remains the main means of livelihood for the people. In 2007, the government passed the draft Agricultural and Forest Law. At present, the total arable land area in China is about 850000 hectares, and 70% of the labor force is engaged in agriculture. Food cannot be self-sufficient. The main grain crops are cassava, taro, corn, etc. The main cash crops are cocoa and coffee. Due to the recent decline in international market prices, coffee and cocoa production has shrunk. Especially cocoa production has decreased from the highest of 45000 tons in the past to less than 500 tons currently.

Equatorial Guinea is rich in tuna, African yellow croaker, and prawns, with an annual catch of over 70000 tons, but the actual catch is not high. Currently, nearly 40 fishing boats from EU member states such as France and Spain are fishing for tuna in the waters off the island of Annobon. In recent years, the government of Equatorial Guinea has taken a series of measures to support the development of the fishing industry as one of the key factors in achieving economic diversification.

There is no railway for transportation. The national road network of Equatorial Guinea is about 3952 kilometers, of which 2469 kilometers are distributed in mainland China, 253 kilometers are distributed on islands, and 1230 kilometers are forest roads. The national highway is 1009 kilometers long, of which about 400 kilometers are paved with asphalt.

Air freight: Malabo and Bata are the main air ports. There are four airlines in the country, among which Saiba Intercontinental Airlines is a state-owned company that operates nine aircraft. In addition, airlines from Cameroon, Gabon, Nigeria, Spain, Switzerland, Cote d'Ivoire and other countries have regular flights from Malabo to Madrid, Libreville, Douala, Abuja, Dakar, Sao Tome and other places. In October 2012, the airline of Equatorial Guinea launched the Malabo Madrid route.

Water transportation: Malabo and Bata are important seaports. The throughput capacity of Malabo Port is 1.5 million tons. In 2007, Bata Port launched a renovation and expansion project, with the first phase completed in 2012. It has now built one general berth for 50000 tons, 35000 tons, 30000 tons, and 20000 tons, as well as two berths for 10000 tons of refined oil products. It is the largest port in the country. The throughput in 2019 and 2020 was 8.4 million and 5 million tons respectively. In December 1998, the "Rio Campo", a passenger and cargo dual-use ship belonging to a Panamanian shipping company, undertook the passenger and freight transportation tasks on domestic and international routes, such as Malabo Bata Anoban  Sao Tome and Principe Cameroon. In recent years, the maritime industry in Equatorial Guinea has developed to a certain extent. In October 2000, the government of Equatorial Guinea purchased a dual-purpose passenger and cargo ship named "DJIMLOHO" to operate passenger and cargo transportation services between Bata Malabo and Anno Island.

The telecommunications industry started relatively late and the overall level is still relatively backward. In 1996, with the assistance of France, new data networks were installed in the cities of Malabo and Bata. In 1997, mobile communication systems were installed in both cities. In recent years, the number of mobile phone users has grown rapidly, with an average growth rate of 80% between 2000 and 2007. In 2004, after Mongomo and Ebebiin, Anno Island opened mobile GSM communication services. In 2005, Equatorial Guinea Telecom Company launched broadband internet (ADSL). The total international bandwidth of the Internet is 32G. Equatorial Guinea has 14900 fixed phone users (2012), 501000 mobile phone users (2012) and 42000 Internet users (2012). The main operator of telephone and Internet services is GETESA, a joint venture between Equatorial Guinea and France Telecom. In 2010, the second telecommunications operator HITS was established in Equatorial Guinea. In 2012, GECOMSA, a joint venture between China ZTE Corporation and the government of Equatorial Guinea, became the third telecommunications operator in Equatorial Guinea. In June 2018, the "Kapok 2" submarine cable connecting Equatorial Guinea and the Atlantic International Cable was put into operation.

Since the production and export of oil in the 1990s, the oil industry has become the most important source of fiscal revenue for Equatorial Guinea, with significant growth in national income and easing of fiscal tensions. In 2005, Equatorial Guinea announced a decree that the central government would allocate 10% of its annual fiscal revenue to local governments for local construction projects. However, due to the recent reduction in crude oil production and the decline in international oil prices, government revenue has gradually shrunk. In 2020, the fiscal revenue was about 2.1 billion US dollars, and the fiscal deficit accounted for 10% of GDP.

After the collapse of the Credit Bank of Equatorial Guinea in 1985, there was no national bank in Equatorial Guinea. In April 2006, the Commercial Bank of the Philippines and Equatorial Guinea agreed to jointly establish the National Bank of Equatorial Guinea. In September, the National Bank of Equatorial Guinea opened for business. In recent years, there has been significant development in the banking industry, with four banks currently operating their businesses, primarily serving foreign companies based in Equatorial Guinea. The development of the insurance industry is relatively slow, with three insurance companies and one reinsurance company nationwide.

In 2023, the total import and export trade volume was 5.83 billion US dollars, of which exports were about 4.16 billion US dollars, imports were about 1.67 billion US dollars, and the surplus was about 2.49 billion US dollars. Both daily necessities and production materials rely on imports. The main importing countries are Spain, China, the United States, and the Netherlands. Oil and wood are the main export products. The main exporting countries are China, Spain, Portugal, and India. In recent years, with the rapid development of the petroleum industry, oil has not only replaced wood as the main export product for foreign exchange earnings, but also reversed the long-term deficit in foreign trade.

Foreign aid mainly comes from Spain, France, and relevant United Nations agencies. Spain resumed official aid to Equatorial Guinea in December 1999. In 2002, the World Bank restarted cooperation with the government of Equatorial Guinea in areas such as transportation, road construction, port renovation, and human resources training. In 2005, the United Nations Development Programme signed an agreement with the Government of Equatorial Guinea. The United Nations will provide $9 million to Equatorial Guinea to fight AIDS within five years. In 2005, Spain and France provided $23.9 million and $4.2 million in official aid to Equatorial Guinea, respectively. In 2006, the American company Amerada Hess donated $40 million to the government of Equatorial Guinea for the education of children and training of government officials. In August, Amirada Hess Company signed an education cooperation agreement with the government of Equatorial Guinea, providing $20 million to help develop basic education in Equatorial Guinea. Due to objections from Equatorial Guinea to certain provisions of the Cotonou Agreement on economic and trade cooperation between the European Union and the African, Caribbean and Pacific countries, the European Union has stopped providing assistance to Equatorial Guinea through the European Development Fund since 2008.

According to the Human Development Index released by the United Nations Development Programme's 2020 Human Development Report, Equatorial Guinea ranks 145th in terms of people's livelihoods. The average life expectancy is 63.85 years. The birth rate is 33.31 ‰, the mortality rate is 8.19 ‰, and the infant mortality rate is 69.17 ‰. On average, each family has 5.6 children. There are 2 district level hospitals, 4 provincial-level hospitals, 12 district level hospitals, 42 medical centers, and 300 health stations nationwide. There are a total of 1019 hospital beds. Bata has one health school. There are 58 doctors, 165 medical technicians, and over 800 nurses and service personnel nationwide. On average, there are 21 hospital beds per 10000 people. Poor hygiene conditions and easy spread of diseases. The main infectious diseases are typhoid, hepatitis, malaria, yellow fever, rabies, AIDS, etc. 68% of people do not have access to tap water, and 63% of people who have illnesses do not receive timely treatment.

In recent years, AIDS has spread rapidly in Equatorial Guinea, with an adult AIDS infection rate of 6.2% (2012) and about 31000 HIV carriers (2012). In 2001, the AIDS Committee chaired by President Obiang was established. In June 2004, President Obiang issued a presidential decree approving the provision of drugs to people living with AIDS virus and the exemption of some treatment costs. In August, the Government of Equatorial Guinea and the United Nations Children's Fund jointly held the "Seminar on AIDS Prevention and Control" in Malabo. In February 2005, the Minister of Health of Equatorial Guinea hosted a coordination meeting on AIDS treatment in Malabo. In April, the Equatorial Guinea government approved the establishment of the AIDS Assistance Foundation (AYES). In July, the government launched the Social Development Fund to increase efforts in developing education and healthcare. At the end of 2006, the government of Equatorial Guinea took measures to provide free examinations and medicines for AIDS patients and virus carriers. In February 2007, President Obiang signed a decree setting the minimum wage for the private sector at 95400 Central African francs. The Ministry of Health launched the Hope Plan, which began in February 2007, allowing Cuban medical teams to provide free surgeries to low-income groups on weekends. On February 4, 2010, Equatorial Guinea launched a census on the socio-economic status of women and the elderly population. In February 2014, Equatorial Guinea announced its National Primary Care Strategy (APS).

In March 2020, Equatorial Guinea reported its first case of COVID-19. Equatorial Guinea has established a COVID-19 and testing policy committee led by Vice President Munger, and has taken measures such as blocking, large-scale testing and vaccination in key areas to control the spread of the epidemic to a certain extent.

The military is composed of the navy, army, and air force, with a total of about 5000 people, including 3 battalions of the army, 1 battalion of the navy, and 1 company of the air force. Implement compulsory military service system and lifelong military officer system. President Obiang is the supreme commander of the national armed forces. The military equipment is insufficient and outdated. In recent years, Equatorial Guinea has been focusing on strengthening its military strength. In June 2014, Equatorial Guinea launched its first self-produced warship, the light cruiser "Vile Ensas".

The education system is divided into three levels: primary, secondary, and higher education. The primary school system lasts for 5 years and implements compulsory education. Children over the age of 6 enroll in school, with about 1/4 attending private or church schools. In the 2018-2019 academic year, there were 936 primary education schools in China, of which 60.5% were public schools and 39.5% were private schools, with 118004 students. There are 232 secondary education schools, of which public schools account for 20.3% and private schools account for 79.7%, with 3651 students. There is only one university in the country, the National University of Equatorial Guinea, which has a cooperation agreement with universities in Spain. The National University of Equatorial Guinea consists of a university headquarters and six colleges located in Malabo and Bata, including Normal, Health, Agriculture, and Administrative Management. There are 2 departments with a total of 16 majors. The government does not provide scholarships. Most oil companies provide scholarships for students studying in Equatorial Guinea. The ratio of teachers to students is 1:82. Spain and France respectively have large-scale cultural centers and language schools in Malabo. Out of over 7500 government officials, only 3.2% hold a university degree. In order to adapt to the rapid development of the petroleum industry, the government established the "Petroleum Technician Training Center" in Malabo in 2005 to provide vocational education. According to the 2013 UNESCO Global Monitoring Report on Education for All, the adult literacy rate in Equatorial Guinea is 94%, ranking first in sub Saharan Africa.

Currently, Equatorial Guinea only has two weekly reports and six publications. The weekly reports are "Black Sandalwood" and "Poto Poto", both sponsored by the news department of Equatorial Guinea. Gasetta is the only civilian publication allowed to be distributed. In addition, there are "Insurance News", "Venus", "Hello, Red Flag", "Bantu" and "Cotton Tree".

The government has established a national radio station in Malabo and Bata respectively. In March 2005, the Bata Radio shortwave station, built with assistance from China, began broadcasting. The private Asonga Radio mainly broadcasts news and entertainment programs. In 2005, the National University of Equatorial Guinea established a university radio station that mainly broadcasts educational programs.

Malabo and Bata have national television stations respectively. In 2006, the Malabo Television Center, built with assistance from China, was completed. The son of President Obiang, Mang, established a private Asonga television station. Akagi Cameron Company operates satellite television business in South Africa, broadcasting over 20 international television programs. The first printing factory was established in Malabo in 2007. The official website of the government of Equatorial Guinea mainly contains news and related information about Equatorial Guinea.

We adhere to a foreign policy of non alignment, neighborly friendship, and diversity in our foreign relations. Advocate strengthening friendly and cooperative relations with other countries on the basis of peaceful coexistence, equality, and mutual benefit. Oppose hegemonism and power politics, and demand the establishment of a new international political and economic order. Oppose foreign interference in the internal affairs of African countries, advocate for African countries to formulate common strategies, and strive for a normal development environment. Oppose Western interference in the internal affairs of other countries through human rights issues. Actively participate in international and regional affairs. Member of the African Union, the Economic Community of Central African States, and the Central African Economic and Monetary Community. In May 2017, Equatorial Guinea officially joined the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). In June, Equatorial Guinea was elected as a non permanent member of the United Nations for the 2018-2019 term. In February 2018, Equatorial Guinea assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council.

Spain is the former suzerain state of Equatorial Guinea. The two countries severed diplomatic ties in 1977. After Obiang came to power in 1979, the two countries resumed diplomatic relations. Xi is the second largest trading partner of Equatorial Guinea, with a bilateral trade volume of approximately 900 million US dollars in 2021. Xi provides about 25 million US dollars in aid to Equatorial Guinea every year and is the main donor country to Equatorial Guinea. In 1993, the relationship between the two countries became tense, and Xi suspended the cooperation between official institutions of the two countries. In December 1999, Xi decided to resume official aid to Equatorial Guinea. After the attempted coup d 'é tat in March 2004 in Equatorial Guinea, the government accused Spain of being involved in the coup, and the relationship between the two countries became tense at one point, but later tended to ease. In January 2006, Xi announced the revocation of political asylum for the exiled leader of the opposition party in Equatorial Guinea, Severo. In November, President Obiang made an official visit to the West. During this time, President Obiang attended the opening ceremony of the Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in Spain. In July 2007, Equatorial Guinea's Foreign Minister Micha visited the West. In July 2008, Prime Minister Milam visited the West. In July 2009, the Western Foreign Minister visited Equatorial Guinea. In February 2011, Speaker Xi visited Equatorial Guinea. In November 2012, Equatorial Guinea's Foreign Minister Mba visited Spain and signed a cooperation agreement with Spanish Foreign Minister Garcia on aviation between Equatorial Guinea and Spain. In April 2013, Equatorial Guinea's Foreign Minister Mba visited the West. In March 2014, President Obiang attended the state funeral of former Spanish Prime Minister Suarez in Madrid. In June, Western Prime Minister Rajoy attended the 23rd African Union Summit held in Equatorial Guinea. In July, former Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero visited Equatorial Guinea. In June 2017, Equatorial Guinea's Foreign Minister Mba visited the West. In May 2018, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Castro visited Equatorial Guinea. In October, the State Secretary of the Western Ministry of Foreign Affairs went to Equatorial Guinea to attend the 50th anniversary celebration of independence.

In 1985, Equatorial Guinea joined the Central African Franc Zone and officially declared French as the second official language in 1997. The trade volume between the two countries in 2021 was 130 million US dollars. France provides approximately $20 million in aid to Equatorial Guinea each year and dispatches advisors to government departments such as the Presidential Office and the Ministry of Defense. The two countries have mixed committees. President Obiang has visited France multiple times. In October 2007, President Obiang went to France to attend the 34th session of the UNESCO General Conference, where President Sarkozy met with him. In March 2010, President Obiang met with French Army General and Director of Defense and Security Cooperation Manuel Pet in Malabo. In November 2015, President Obiang went to France to attend the Paris Climate Change Conference. In January 2017, President Obiang attended the 27th Franco African Summit held in Mali and met with French President Hollande. In October 2018, French President Macron sent an envoy to Equatorial Guinea to attend the 50th anniversary celebration of independence. In September 2019, President Obiang and his wife went to France to attend the funeral of former French President Chirac. In November, President Obiang went to France to attend the Paris Peace Forum and met with President Macron. In 2021, the Supreme Court of Equatorial Guinea announced the rejection of Vice President Mang's appeal in the "illegal assets case" and upheld his guilty verdict. The Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning the verdict. In November 2022, President Obiang met with French Presidential Envoy and Director of the Africa and Indian Ocean Department of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bigo.

The United States is one of the major trading partners of Equatorial Guinea, with a bilateral trade volume of approximately $300 million in 2021. The two countries severed diplomatic ties in 1976. After President Obiang took office in 1979, diplomatic relations resumed. In 1993, the United States publicly criticized the government of Equatorial Guinea in terms of democracy and human rights, and withdrew the Peace Corps. In 1994, the United States downgraded its diplomatic relations with Equatorial Guinea from ambassadorial level to charg é d'affaires level. In 1996, the United States closed its embassy in Equatorial Guinea. Due to the cooperation between the two sides in the oil field, the relationship between the two countries has significantly improved. In 2000, the United States opened an honorary consulate in Bata. In June 2003, during President Obiang's visit to the United States, both sides signed an agreement not to deport each other's citizens to any third country or international court. In October of the same year, the US Embassy in Equatorial Guinea reopened after being closed for 7 years. In February 2006, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Fraser led a delegation to visit Equatorial Guinea. In April and October, President Obiang visited the United States twice. In February 2010, President Obiang visited the United States. In April, Equatorial Guinea's Foreign Minister Micha visited the United States. In May, the US Assistant Secretary of State visited Equatorial Guinea. In December 2011, President Obiang visited the United States and received an award from the Sullivan Foundation. In June 2012, President Obiang visited the United States and held a forum on investment opportunities in Equatorial Guinea. In April 2013, President Obiang went to New York to attend the United Nations special session. In August 2014, President Obiang went to the United States to attend the first US Africa Summit. In September, President Obiang went to the United States to attend the 69th United Nations General Assembly. In September 2015, Second Vice President Kwame Nkuma went to New York to attend the 70th United Nations General Assembly. In March 2016, President Obiang met with Sullivan, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, who was visiting the United States. In November 2020, President Obiang called to congratulate Biden on becoming the beauty pageant president. In January 2021, Vice President Mang will meet with the visiting Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense of the United States. In October, President Obiang and Vice President Mang will each meet with visiting White House Deputy National Security Advisor Jonathan Feiner. In February 2022, President Obiang and Vice President Mang will meet with visiting Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Molly Fey. In December, President Obiang went to the United States to attend the US Africa Summit. In April 2023, Vice President Munger had a phone call with Jonathan Feiner, Deputy Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.

Equatorial Guinea actively strives to join the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries. In April 2013, Equatorial Guinea appointed its first ambassador to Portugal. In July 2014, President Obiang went to Timor Leste to attend the 10th Summit of the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries, which approved Equatorial Guinea as the 9th member state of the organization. In March 2016, Equatorial Guinea's Foreign Minister Mba attended the Special Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries held in Lisbon and met with Portuguese Foreign Minister Santos. In December 2017, the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Equatorial Guinea, Muhaba, attended the 7th Portuguese Community Parliamentary Assembly in Portugal. In April 2021, President Obiang attended a video conference of the Forum of Portuguese Speaking Countries in Africa (PALOP). In May, the first Business Summit of the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries was held in Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea. In July, Equatorial Guinea's Foreign Minister Oyono represented President Obiang at the 13th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Portuguese Community. In March 2022, President Obiang met with the newly appointed Executive Secretary of the Portuguese Community, da Costa. In June, President Obiang went to Portugal to attend the second United Nations Ocean Conference and visited Portugal, meeting with Portuguese President de Sousa. In July 2024, President Obiang met with the Deputy Speaker of the Portuguese Parliament, Silva. In August, President Obiang attended the 14th Portuguese Community Summit.

We attach great importance to maintaining good neighborly and friendly relations with neighboring countries. In the early 1970s, there was a territorial dispute with Gabon, which was later mediated by the Organization of African Unity. The two countries signed the "Agreement on Friendly Neighborliness" and the "Agreement on the Delimitation of Land and Sea Boundaries". In recent years, with the discovery of oil off the coast of Equatorial Guinea, it has become increasingly important to determine the territorial sea boundary with Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon and  Sao Tome and Principe, and Equatorial Guinea expressed its willingness to resolve relevant issues through negotiation.

In 1985, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon reached a principle agreement on the joint development of natural resources in the Gulf of Korisko. In February 2003, the Canadian Minister of Defense landed on the disputed island of Mbane in Equatorial Guinea and declared it Canadian territory. The government of Equatorial Guinea quickly issued a statement reiterating that the island is its territory and demanding that Canada immediately withdraw its troops from the island. In July 2004, President Obiang and Canadian President Bongo signed a memorandum of understanding in Addis Ababa under the mediation of the United Nations for the joint development of resources on Mbane Island. In February 2006, President Obiang and Canadian President Bongo went to Geneva to receive mediation from United Nations Secretary General Annan regarding their territorial dispute. In March, UN Secretary General Annan visited Equatorial Guinea to continue mediating the territorial dispute between the two countries. In September, President Obiang paid a working visit to Gabon, and the two heads of state expressed their intention to peacefully resolve the territorial dispute between the two countries. In June 2009, President Obiang attended the funeral of Canadian President Bongo; In October, President Obiang went to Canada to attend the inauguration ceremony of President Ali Bongo; In the same month, Canadian President Ali Bongo visited Equatorial Guinea. In January 2012, Equatorial Guinea and Canada jointly hosted the 28th Africa Cup football tournament. In September, during the 67th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Obiang announced that the territorial dispute with Gabon would be submitted to the International Court of Justice in The Hague for arbitration. In January 2013, President Obiang visited Gabon and attended the Special Summit of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community. In June, President Obiang went to Canada to attend the Special Summit of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community and the second New York Africa Forum. In April 2016, Canadian President Bongo paid a state visit to Equatorial Guinea. In July, President Obiang visited Canada. In November 2016, President Obiang and President Bongo signed a special agreement during the 22nd Climate Change Conference in Marrakesh, witnessed by UN Secretary General Ban Ki moon, agreeing to submit the disputed islands of Mbane, Kokotros, Conca, and the disputed border to the International Court of Justice for arbitration. In December 2017, Gabonese President Bongo visited Equatorial Guinea. In August 2018, President Bongo visited Equatorial Guinea. In June 2019, President Obiang and his wife went to Canada to attend the 10th anniversary commemoration of the death of former Canadian President El Hadj Omar Bongo. In July, President Obiang made a working visit to Canada. In March 2021, Equatorial Guinea submitted the special agreement signed with Canada in 2016 to the International Court of Justice, and the court announced the official start of the litigation process. In March 2022, President Obiang met with Canadian Prime Minister Osuka. In October, the government of Equatorial Guinea submitted documents related to the territorial dispute between Equatorial Guinea and Gabon to the International Court of Justice in The Hague. In January 2023, Gabonese President Bongo paid a state visit to Equatorial Guinea, and both sides pledged to resolve the territorial dispute through peaceful means. In September 2024, Gabon's transitional president, Kwame Nkuma, visited Equatorial Guinea.

There is a maritime boundary dispute between Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon. In March 1999, Equatorial Guinea unilaterally declared its maritime boundary based on the median line of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. There is significant controversy among the three countries of Cameroon, Nigeria, and Gabon regarding this matter. In February 2010, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cameroon visited Equatorial Guinea for consultations on the delimitation of the border between the two countries. The two sides reached an agreement on the maritime delimitation of the two countries and signed a joint communiqu é. In May 2010, the Deputy Prime Minister of Cameroon visited Equatorial Guinea and met with President Obiang. In the same month, President Obiang attended the 50th anniversary celebration of Cameroon's independence. In September 2012, Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon signed an agreement on mutual exemption of diplomatic and official passports. In November, President Obiang visited Cameroon. In March 2014, President Obiang met with Belinga, the Minister of Civil Affairs of the visiting Cameroonian Presidential Office. In May 2020, Vice President Mang met with the ministerial level representative in charge of defense affairs at the Cameroonian Presidential Office. In July, President Obiang met with the Cameroonian Foreign Minister and the ministerial level representative responsible for defense affairs at the Cameroonian Presidential Office. In July 2021, President Obiang met with the Minister of Economy, Planning and Territorial Development of Cameroon, Osman. In March 2023, President Obiang and President Biya of Cameroon signed an agreement to jointly develop border gas fields.

In September 2000, Nigerian President Olusegun visited Equatorial Guinea and the two heads of state signed a maritime boundary agreement. In April 2002, President Obiang visited Nepal and the two sides signed an agreement to jointly develop the maritime zone. In March 2006, President Obiang visited Nepal. In December, the two countries signed an energy cooperation agreement. In May 2007, President Obiang attended the inauguration ceremony of the new president of Nepal. In July 2008, President Obiang met with former Nepalese President Olusegun who was visiting. In May 2011, President Obiang attended the inauguration ceremony of President Jonathan of Nepal. In February 2015, President Obiang visited Nepal. In May, President Obiang went to Nepal to attend the inauguration ceremony of the new president Buhari. In March 2016, Nepalese President Buhari made an official visit to Equatorial Guinea, where he met with President Obiang and signed an agreement to establish a joint maritime security monitoring and patrol committee. In January 2018, President Obiang visited Nepal.

In June 1999, Equatorial Guinea and  Sao Tome and Principe signed an agreement on the delimitation of the maritime boundary between the two countries. In 2007, President Obiang went to Sao Tome and Principe to attend the Sao Tome and Principe independence celebration. In 2008, 2010, 2011, and 2012, President Sao Tome and Principe visited Equatorial Guinea multiple times. In August 2013, President Obiang met with Prime Minister Gabriel of Sao Tome and Principe. In March and August 2015, President Costa visited Equatorial Guinea twice. In October, President Obiang visited Sao Tome and Principe. In February 2016, President Obiang will meet with visiting Prime Minister Trovada of Sao Tome and Principe. In November 2017, Prime Minister Trowada of Sao Tome and Principe visited Equatorial Guinea. In October 2018, President Carvalho of Sao Tome and Principe went to Equatorial Guinea to attend the 50th anniversary celebration of independence. In August 2019, President Carvalho of Sao Tome and Principe made an official visit to Equatorial Guinea. In April 2022, President Nova of Sao Tome and Principe paid a state visit to Equatorial Guinea. In April 2023, Prime Minister Trowada of Sao Tome and Principe visited Equatorial Guinea.

In 2007, President Obiang attended the 50th anniversary celebration of Ghana's independence. In 2009, Equatorial Guinea and Canada signed a bilateral aviation cooperation agreement. In 2010, Canadian President Mills visited Equatorial Guinea. In 2012, President Obiang and President Mills exchanged visits. In August, President Obiang went to Canada to attend the funeral of President Mills. In January 2013, President Obiang attended the inauguration ceremony of Canadian President Mahama. In February 2015, President Obiang visited Canada. In March 2016, Prime Minister Obama of Equatorial Guinea attended the 60th anniversary celebration of Canada's independence. In August 2017, Canadian President Akufo Ado visited Equatorial Guinea. In September 2018, Prime Minister Obama attended the funeral of former United Nations Secretary General Annan in Canada.

In 2012, President Obiang visited Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Chad, Uganda, Senegal and other countries, went to Benin to attend the opening ceremony of the 18th African Track and Field Championships, went to Congo (Brazzaville) to attend the summit of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community, went to Ethiopia to attend the funeral of Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles, and the presidents of Benin, Burundi and other countries visited Equatorial Guinea respectively. In January 2013, President Obiang visited countries such as Gambia, Angola, and Congo (Brazzaville), attended the 20th African Union Summit in Ethiopia, and attended the inauguration ceremony of President Mugabe in Zimbabwe. Benin's President Yayi, Central African Republic's interim President Jotodia, Liberia's President Cilicia, Niger's President Issoufou, Guinea's President Conte, and others visited Equatorial Guinea. In 2014, President Obiang visited Eswatini, Rwanda and Egypt, went to Congo (Brazzaville) to attend the summit of the ten heads of state committee of the African Union Security Council reform, went to South Africa to attend the swearing in ceremony of President Zuma's re-election, and went to Senegal to attend the 15th summit of the Organization of la Francophonie. Interim President of Central Africa Sambapansha and South African President Zuma visited Equatorial Guinea respectively. In 2015, President Obiang visited Chad, Algeria, Guinea, and Benin, attended the 24th African Union Summit in Ethiopia, attended the inauguration ceremony of the new president in Namibia, attended the opening ceremony of the New Suez Canal in Egypt, attended the celebration of the 55th anniversary of independence in Congo (Brazzaville), attended the Central African Economic and Monetary Community Summit in Gabon and served as the rotating chairman of the organization, and attended the inauguration ceremony of President Conte in Guinea. Niger President Issoufou, Zimbabwe President Mugabe, Burkina Faso interim President Kafando, Guinea President Conte, Benin President Yayi, and others visited Equatorial Guinea respectively. In January 2016, President Obiang went to Namibia to attend the Ten Nation Committee Summit on African Union Security Council Reform, made an official visit to Zimbabwe, and attended the 26th African Union Summit in Ethiopia. In February, President Obiang will meet with visiting Prime Minister Zinsou of Benin, President Vadra of Central Africa, and Prime Minister Pereira of Cape Verde. In March, President Obiang went to Central Africa to attend the inauguration ceremony of President Sandra. In April, President Obiang went to Niamey to attend the inauguration ceremony of Niger President Issoufou. Equatorial Guinea's Foreign Minister Mba visits Tunisia. In May, President Obiang went to Kampala to attend the inauguration ceremony of Ugandan President Museveni. Foreign Minister Mba officially announced his candidacy for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission for the 2016-2020 term in Ethiopia. In June, President Obiang visited Chad. In July, President Obiang met with the visiting Prime Minister of Guinea Bissau, Baciro Jia. In the same month, he met with visiting Zimbabwean President Mugabe. In August, President Obiang met with visiting Burkina Faso President Capore. In January 2017, President Yayi of Benin visited Equatorial Guinea. President Obiang went to Ethiopia to attend the 28th African Union Summit, during which he met with the Presidents of South Sudan, Uganda, Morocco, and United Nations Secretary General Guterres. In March, President Obiang visited Angola. In April, President Obiang visited Mozambique and Uganda. In June, King Mswati III of Eswatini visited Equatorial Guinea. In July, the President of the Central African Republic, Tuvadera, visited Equatorial Guinea. In August, Ugandan President Museveni visited Equatorial Guinea. In September, President Obiang went to Angola to attend the inauguration ceremony of President Lorenzo. In January 2018, President Obiang visited Uganda, Vice President Mang went to Liberia for the inauguration ceremony of President Weah, attended the 30th African Union Summit held in Addis Ababa, and Central African President Touadera and Guinea President Conte visited Equatorial Guinea. In February, President Obiang paid state visits to Ethiopia and Tunisia. In March, African Union rotating chairman and Rwandan President Kagame visited Equatorial Guinea. In April, President Obiang visited Djibouti, and South African Presidential Envoy and Vice President Mabuza visited Equatorial Guinea. In May, President Obiang visited Zimbabwe, Vice President Mang attended President Bio's inauguration ceremony in Sierra Leone, and Foreign Minister Oyono visited South Africa and Mozambique. In October, dignitaries from Djibouti President Gele, Eswatini King Mswati III, Cape Verde President Fonseka, Burundi President Nkurunziza, Zimbabwe President Mnangaguwa, Guinea Bissau President Gomez and other countries went to Equatorial Guinea to attend the 50th anniversary of the independence of Equatorial Guinea. In January 2019, President Obiang visited Rwanda. March. President Obiang and his wife visit Congo (Brazzaville). In April, South African President Ramaphosa visited Equatorial Guinea, and President Obiang visited Cape Verde. In June, President Obiang visited Ethiopia. Vice President Mang went to Mozambique to attend the 12th US Africa Business Summit. In September, President Obiang and his wife went to Zimbabwe to attend the funeral of the late former president Mugabe. In January 2020, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy visited Equatorial Guinea. In February, Prime Minister Jesus visited Equatorial Guinea. In June, the Minister of Foreign Security Affairs of the Presidential Office, Bibang, met with the Central African President, Tuvadra, in the capital city of Bangui. In August, President Obiang met with the special envoy and presidential advisor of Burkina Faso in Malabo. In November, President Ndayismiye of Burundi and his wife visited Equatorial Guinea. In December, the President of the Central African Republic, Tuvadera, visited Equatorial Guinea. In March 2021, Guinea Bissau President Mbalo visited Equatorial Guinea. In April, President Obiang and his First Lady went to Congo (Brazzaville) to attend the inauguration ceremony of President Sassou. In May, President Obiang and the First Lady paid a state visit to Qatar. In June, Cape Verde President Fonseca paid a state visit to Equatorial Guinea. In December, Mohamed Idriss Deby, Chairman of the Chadian Military Transitional Council, visited Equatorial Guinea. In March 2022, President Obiang met with Saudi royal advisor Katan, and Vice President Mang visited Uganda and met with Ukrainian President Museveni. In June, Mozambican President Newsi visited Equatorial Guinea. In September, President Obiang visited Angola and attended the inauguration ceremony of President Lorenzo. In the same month, Obiang met with Guinea Bissau's President Mbalo, Vice President Mang visited Serbia, and met with Serbian President Vu č i. In October, Mauritanian President Ghazwani paid a state visit to Equatorial Guinea and attended the 54th anniversary commemoration of its independence. In May 2023, President Obiang met with the special envoys of the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Transitional President of Guinea. In July, President Obiang met with the special envoy of the President of Burkina Faso. In August, President Obiang met with President Kasama of the National People's Assembly of Guinea Bissau. In September, President Obiang and his wife paid a state visit to Belarus.

In June 2011, the 17th African Union Summit was held in Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea. In February 2013, the third "South America Africa Summit" was held in Malabo. In June 2014, the 23rd African Union Summit was held in Malabo. In September, the second session of the UNESCO Equatorial Guinea Prize for Life Sciences was held in Malabo. In November, the second Türkiye Africa Summit was held in Malabo. In January 2015, the 30th Africa Cup of Nations football tournament was held in Equatorial Guinea. In July, the International Conference on Combating Ebola in Africa was held in Malabo. In November 2016, the Fourth Arab African Summit was held in Malabo. In May 2017, the fourth summit of the Ten Heads of State Committee on African Union Security Council Reform was held in Malabo. In March 2018, the 4th UNESCO Equatorial Guinea Prize for Life Sciences was held in Malabo. In April 2019, the 7th General Assembly of the Organization of African Oil Producing Countries was held in Malabo. In June, the Africa Solidarity Trust Fund Fundraising Roundtable and the 54th Annual Meeting of the African Development Bank were held in Malabo. In September, the second Africa Infrastructure Development Planning Policy Dialogue was held in Malabo. In November, the 5th Natural Gas Exporting Countries Forum was held in Malabo. In April 2022, the 32nd United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization African Regional Conference was held in Malabo. In May, the African Union Humanitarian Summit and Donor Conference were held in Malabo.

In 2015, President Obiang went to India to attend the third India Africa Summit and to Iran to attend the third summit of the Natural Gas Exporting Countries Forum. In 2016, President Obiang went to Kenya to attend the 6th Tokyo International Conference on African Development. Prime Minister Tommy went to Papua New Guinea to attend the 8th African, Caribbean and Pacific Group Summit and announced that the government of Equatorial Guinea will donate 500000 euros as the group's activity fund. In 2017, President Obiang went to New York, USA to attend the 72nd United Nations General Assembly and to Cote d'Ivoire to attend the 5th EU African Union Summit. In 2018, President Obiang attended the International Solar Alliance Summit in India, the 31st African Union Summit in Mauritania, the 12th Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries Summit in Cape Verde, and the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA. In February 2019, during the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council in Equatorial Guinea, President Obiang presided over the high-level open debate of the UN Security Council on "Mercenary activities as the root cause of insecurity and instability in Africa". In the same month, President Obiang went to Ethiopia to attend the 32nd African Union Summit. In July, President Obiang went to Niger to attend the special summit on the establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area and the coordination meeting between the African Union and sub regional economies. In August, President Obiang and his wife went to Japan to attend the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development. In October, President Obiang and his wife went to Russia to attend the first Russia Africa summit. In the same month, he went to Azerbaijan to attend the 18th Non Aligned Movement Summit. In November, Equatorial Guinea held the fifth summit of the Natural Gas Exporting Countries Forum. In July 2020, President Obiang attended the 17th Central African Economic Community Summit via video conference. In September, President Obiang delivered a speech at the 75th anniversary commemoration summit of the United Nations. In December, President Obiang attended a special video conference of the heads of state of the Economic Community of Central African States. In February 2021, President Obiang attended the 34th African Union Summit via video and delivered a speech. Vice President Mang led a delegation to attend the 13th "Air India 2021" International Aviation Exhibition. In April, President Obiang attended a video conference of the Forum of Portuguese Speaking Countries in Africa. In May, President Obiang attended a meeting of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA) Heads of State and Government Steering Committee via video conference. In July, President Obiang attended the high-level meeting on AIDS organized by the United Nations Programme on AIDS (UNAIDS) via video. In January 2022, President Obiang led a delegation to attend the 20th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of Central African States. In February, Aowang attended the meeting of the African Union Development Agency Africa Development Partnership Heads of State and Government Steering Committee and led a delegation to Qatar to attend the sixth summit of the Natural Gas Exporting Countries Forum. In July, Vice President Mang attended the 21st Summit of the Economic Community of Central African States and met with President Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In March 2023, President Obiang went to Cameroon to attend the 15th Summit of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community. In June, President Obiang went to Geneva, Switzerland to attend the 111th Annual Meeting of the International Labour Organization. In July, President Obiang attended the 23rd Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of Central African States. In August, President Obiang went to South Africa to attend the 15th BRICS Leaders' Meeting.