June 17, 2026

The government of Equatorial Guinea has resigned after failing to meet key performance targets set by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, according to Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue.

Mangue, who is also the president’s son, announced the resignation of the federal executive council in a post on X on Tuesday, revealing that the cabinet had achieved only a fraction of its objectives.

“The rule is simple: public responsibility has to come with results,” he said.

“The state puts significant human, material and financial resources at the disposal of the government to address the needs of the population.