Equatorial Guinea Govt Resigns After Failing to Hit 10% of Objectives

The government of Equatorial Guinea has stepped down, following a report that the entire cabinet has achieved only about 10% of its set targets. The resignation comes amid growing criticism that the administration has failed to meet its fiscal and social goals.

Vice‑President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue confirmed the decision, saying that the prime minister’s team had not lived up to expectations and had barely reached 10% of the intended objectives. He added that responsibility in public management must be demonstrated by results.

President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who has ruled since 1979, further denounced the cabinet for fostering corruption and for failing to diversify an economy heavily reliant on oil and gas. He noted that the government had neglected to implement policies to boost the agricultural sector and reduce dependence on imported goods.

Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua, the prime minister appointed in 2024, was the chief of the resigning cabinet. His tenure ended as the ruling Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea (PDGE) expressed dissatisfaction with the management of the outgoing administration.

The party’s statement claims that misuse of state resources for personal interests and stagnation in development projects drove the decision. A new government is expected to be drafted in the coming weeks.

The resignation underscores the challenges faced by an oil‑rich nation where wealth fails to translate into broad economic prosperity for its 1.8 million people. Analysts are watching to see whether the new cabinet will implement reforms needed to rebuild public trust and stimulate growth beyond hydrocarbons.