Teodoro Obiang Nguema
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Strongman syndrome in Africa flips democracies to totalitarianism
The strongman thrives on populism, low civic involvement, political elitism, fear, poverty, illiteracy and the abuse of the rule of law
Family dynasties fuel conflict across Africa
“Family fortunes” in Chad reflect further-reaching dynamics of ruling
Flashy façade hides abuse, poverty
Equatorial Guinea spends its oil revenue on prestige projects and not on health and education
Many Cameroonians sceptical as elections approach
Elections in Cameroon, scheduled for October 7, will be held against a backdrop of uncertainty in the English-speaking regions
Equatorial Guinea votes in ‘sham’ polls
Citizens of Equatorial Guinea have voted in local and legislation elections that have been denounced as a sham by the opposition.
France probes Africa’s big spenders
Police raids mar the luxurious haven of the super-rich leaders and their families.
Respect gay rights, UN’s Ban tells African leaders
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, in an unusually outspoken declaration on Sunday, told African leaders they must respect gay rights.
Equatorial Guinea presidents’ terms are numbered
An Equatorial Guinea referendum to change the Constitution and limit its presidents to two terms has been given the nod by over 99% of voters.
Obiang keeps tight rein on Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema is hard to avoid in the small African country’s island capital, Malabo.
Stay out of Africa, AU chair warns ‘foreign military’
Foreign military intervention has caused too much suffering in Africa, says the AU’s chair, in a message seen as a jab at Nato’s airstrikes in Libya.
Equatorial Guinea’s instant city: Just add an AU summit
Equatorial Guinea has unveiled a city of villas, an artificial beach and a golf course built in just two years to host the African Union summit.
Equatorial Guinea new AU chair
Equatorial Guinea’s President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo replaced Malawi’s leader as African Union chairperson on Sunday.
E Guinea confirms execution of coup plotters
Equatorial Guinea confirmed on Friday it had executed four former military officers convicted of an armed attack on its presidential palace last year.
Obiang ‘wins’ E Guinea’s controversial poll
Teodoro Obiang Nguema won 96,7% in the central African country’s election, according to provisional results on Monday.
E Guinea poll ‘a sham’, warns rights groups
Equatorial Guinea goes to the polls on Sunday in what observers say is a sham election designed to rubber stamp the rule of Teodoro Obiang Nguema.