Equatorial Guinea Cabinet Resigns Over Unmet Development Goals

Equatorial Guinea's entire cabinet has resigned, a significant blow to the oil-dependent nation, following a failure to achieve development objectives outlined since 2024. The announcement came from Vice President Teodoro Mangue, son of President Teodoro Mbasogo, who stated that Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua formally submitted the resignation on behalf of all ministers.

Mangue explained that the government had achieved less than 10% of its set goals. He emphasized the principle of public service accountability, stating that leaders must be responsible when their work falls short of public expectations. "Accountability in public administration must be accompanied by results. The level of implementation achieved is very low compared to expectations and promises made," he stated via a message on X.

According to the ruling Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea (PDGE), President Obiang was displeased with the outgoing government's performance. The party's statement highlighted the president's findings of corruption, misuse of state resources for personal gain, and a failure to effectively manage planned development projects. The government was also criticized for its slow progress in implementing economic policies aimed at reducing the nation's reliance on oil and gas.

President Obiang reportedly expressed frustration that efforts to strengthen other production sectors, particularly agriculture, were not prioritized despite their importance for food security and reducing imports. The government's inability to foster economic diversification beyond the dominant oil and gas sector, which has been hit by declining production and global market shifts, was a key factor leading to the cabinet's downfall. The nation's economy has been severely impacted by these trends, hindering growth.

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Accountability in public administration must be accompanied by results. The level of implementation achieved is very low compared to expectations and promises made.