Equatorial Guinea’s Cabinet Resigns After Failing to Hit Targets

Vice‑President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue announced that the entire government had resigned after reporting that the cabinet had achieved only about 10% of its objectives.

The resignation was framed as a consequence of the principle that public responsibility must be matched by tangible results. A statement from the ruling Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea (PDGE) warned that the administration had misused state resources, stalled key development projects, and had not implemented policies to diversify the economy beyond its reliance on oil and gas.

The president, who has ruled the West African nation since 1979, confirmed his discontent with the outgoing ministry’s performance and suggested that a new government would soon be formed. He also criticised the lack of policy effort to boost the agricultural sector, which could reduce dependence on imported goods.

Equatorial Guinea remains heavily dependent on petroleum, with oil and gas output contributing the lion’s share of exports and revenue. Despite this wealth, the country’s population of 1.8 million still faces widespread poverty, and recent years have seen a decline in oil production and demand.