About equatorial guinea

Introducing Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea\'s economy has grown dramatically over the past two decades, currently further work is under way to make it a leading African economy by 2030.

Key Facts

THE FLAG The flag of Equatorial Guinea was accepted during the month of October 12, 1968. The shield was modified during Macías presidency in 1973 and restored when Teodoro Obiang Nguema became Pr...

The territories which shape today’s Republic of Equatorial Guinea did not have historical ties prior to the establishment of trade enclaves and the subsequent colonisation by European powers. The P...

Government

The political system of Equatorial Guinea sits within the framework of a presidential republic, whereby the President is both the head of state and head of government. Executive power is exercised ...

Members of the 2016 Government

With the conclusion of the process of the presidential elections, held on April 24th of this year, once sworn in and assuming the position of President of the Republic, in accor...

Government budget

Introduction to the government budget The Government of Equatorial Guinea is committed to financial transparency and is working to promote a wider understanding of its finances through the annua...

Economy

Equatorial Guinea has undergone significant economic and social changes since the discovery of oil in the mid-1990s. From being a poor, mainly agricultural country, it has become the foremost oil p...

Foreign affairs

Equatorial Guinea in the international community Equatorial Guinea is a full member of the International Community, belonging to the United Nations as well as important regional organizations such...

Constitution of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea

The text of the Constitution will soon be available in English. Ley Fundamental de Guinea Ecuatorial Nuevo texto de la Constitución de Guinea Ecuatorial, promulgada oficialmente el 16 de febr...

International Agreements

Human Rights: National report submitted in accordance with paragraph 5 of the annex to Human Rights Council resolution 16/21, 3 February 2014. Report of the Working Group on the Universal Per...