What are the latest news in Equatorial Guinea? September 1st, 2026
- Starlink Satellite Internet Launch: At the end of August 2026, SpaceX’s Starlink officially went live in Equatorial Guinea, making it the 30th African country with operational access to the low-Earth-orbit satellite broadband service. Space in Africa
- Offshore Energy & Exploration Updates: Europa Oil & Gas announced an extension to the farm-out agreement for the offshore EG-08 block alongside the national oil company GEPetrol and partners, working through updated regulatory filings ahead of planned exploratory drilling. GEPetrol has also been evaluating joint development options for discoveries in the EG-23 offshore block. energy-pedia
- International Migration & Deportation Scrutiny: Equatorial Guinea has drawn international attention and legal complaints filed with regional human rights bodies concerning third-country deportation flights and the conditions of transferred migrants arriving in the country. Al Jazeera
- Food Security and Economic Stability: The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released an updated country brief noting stable near-average production of primary staple crops (such as cassava, plantains, and sweet potatoes) alongside easing domestic inflation trends.