Latest news in Equatorial Guinea? September 27th, 2026

Major developments and headlines concerning Equatorial Guinea as of late September 2026:

• United Nations General Assembly Address (September 25): Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue addressed the 81st UN General Assembly, calling for increased foreign investment to develop African industries and value chains. He also reiterated Africa’s demand for two permanent seats with veto power on the UN Security Council.

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• Scrutiny Over Deportee Treatment (Mid-to-Late September): International rights groups and legal advocates raised major alarms after reports and leaked footage emerged concerning the treatment of individuals deported from the United States under a bilateral agreement. Detainees housed on the outskirts of Malabo reported severe abuses, confiscation of communications devices, and beatings by security personnel.

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• Digital Media Restrictions: Telecommunications authorities imposed blocks and targeted slowdowns on major social media platforms (including Facebook and TikTok) earlier in the month following the circulation of online allegations involving high-ranking officials.

• Hydrocarbons and Energy Strategy: The Ministry of Hydrocarbons continues preparations to boost domestic production and counter output declines, focusing on offshore exploration blocks and advancing regional liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, including the joint Gulf of Guinea initiatives.

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