Equatorial Guinea Government Quits After Delivering Just 10% of Its Goals

In a dramatic political shake-up, the government of Equatorial Guinea has resigned after reportedly achieving only a fraction of its planned objectives, raising fresh questions about governance in one of Africa’s most oil-rich nations.

Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue announced that Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua had submitted the resignation of the entire cabinet after an internal assessment found the government had met barely 10% of its targets. Officials did not publicly disclose which specific goals had been missed.

The mass resignation marks one of the most significant government reorganizations in recent years in the Central African country. The ruling Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea (PDGE) described the move as part of a broader institutional restructuring process aimed at aligning government priorities with the country’s evolving needs.

Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua was appointed in 2024 by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who has led Equatorial Guinea since 1979 and remains one of the world’s longest-serving heads of state.

Despite the government’s resignation, officials highlighted achievements in public administration, infrastructure development, public services and economic initiatives during its time in office. However, the admission that only a small percentage of official objectives were achieved has sparked debate about the effectiveness of public institutions and the pace of reform.

The resignation now paves the way for President Obiang to appoint a new cabinet tasked with addressing the country’s economic and administrative challenges. Analysts will be watching closely to see whether the reshuffle signals meaningful policy changes or simply a reorganization within the long-dominant ruling establishment.

As Africa’s third-largest oil producer south of the Sahara, Equatorial Guinea has vast natural resources. Yet critics have long argued that economic progress has not translated into broad improvements in living standards for many citizens, making government performance a highly sensitive political issue.

The coming weeks are expected to reveal who will join the next administration and whether the government overhaul will lead to renewed efforts to meet the country’s development goals.

Source BBC NEWS