Equatorial Guinea Cabinet Resigns After Missing Performance Targets in Major Shake-Up
The government of Equatorial Guinea has stepped down after reportedly falling far short of its performance expectations, in a rare admission of administrative underperformance from the oil-rich nation.
The announcement was made by Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, who also confirmed the resignation through a post on X, formerly Twitter.
According to him, the outgoing cabinet only achieved about 10 percent of its assigned objectives, prompting what he described as a necessary reset in government leadership.
“The rule is simple: public responsibility has to come with results,” he stated, adding that the state had provided substantial human and financial resources to enable effective governance, but outcomes had fallen significantly short of expectations.
He did not disclose the specific benchmarks set for the dismissed administration.
The outgoing government was formed in 2024 under President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who has remained in power since 1979, making him the world’s longest-serving head of state.
Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua had led the cabinet, with a mandate focused on economic reform and improving living conditions in the country.
Despite these goals, the administration struggled to reverse a prolonged economic slowdown driven largely by declining oil production, weak diversification, and reduced foreign investment.
Oil remains the backbone of Equatorial Guinea’s economy, accounting for most export earnings and government revenue, leaving the country vulnerable to global energy shifts.
The ruling Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea later stated that the president was dissatisfied with the government’s overall performance, particularly its failure to diversify the economy and strengthen sectors such as agriculture.
A new cabinet is expected to be announced in the coming days as the government moves to reposition its economic and governance strategy.
