Teodoro Obiang Nguema MbasogoTeodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo (born 5 June 1942) is an Equatoguinean politician, former military officer, and dictator who has led Equatorial Guinea since 1979, including as its second president since 1982. As of 2026, he is the second-longest-consecutively-serving current non-royal national leader in the world, second to Paul Biya of Cameroon.
Teodoro Nguema Obiang MangueTeodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue (born 25 June 1969), nicknamed Teodorín and Teddy, is an Equatoguinean politician and military officer who has served as the First Vice President of Equatorial Guinea since 2016. He is a son of Teodoro Obiang Nguema, the current president of Equatorial Guinea, by his wife, Constancia Mangue. Nguema has been appointed to numerous government positions under his father's regime.
Equatorial GuineaCountry in Central AfricaFor similar terms, see Guinea (other)."EqG" redirects here.
1982 Equatorial Guinean constitutional referendumA constitutional referendum was held in Equatorial Guinea on 15 August 1982 following the overthrow and execution of Francisco Macías Nguema in the 1979 coup d'état. The new constitution replaced the 1973 document and appointed Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo president for seven years, as well as making provisions for the protection of human rights and limited political representation. It was passed by 96% of voters with a 93% turnout.
2016 Equatorial Guinean presidential electionPresidential elections were held in Equatorial Guinea on 24 April 2016. In a vote initially scheduled for November but brought forward by seven months, incumbent President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo retained his office, allegedly with 93.7 percent of the vote and a 92.7% turnout.
Plácido Micó AbogoPlácido Micó Abogo (born 11 July 1963) is an Equatoguinean politician. He was Secretary-General of the Convergence for Social Democracy (CPDS), an opposition political party in Equatorial Guinea, from 1994 to 2013.
List of presidents of Equatorial GuineaThe president of Equatorial Guinea is the head of state and head of government of Equatorial Guinea, a country in the Gulf of Guinea. The president has formal presidency over the Council of Ministers and is the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Equatorial Guinea. Francisco Macías Nguema was the first person to hold the office, taking effect on 12 October 1968. The incumbent is Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, having taken office on 3 August 1979.
2022 Equatorial Guinean general electionPresidential election← 20162029 →Chamber of Deputies election← 20172027 →This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.Senate election← 20172027 →This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.General elections were held in Equatorial Guinea on 20 November 2022 to elect the President and members of Parliament, alongside local elections.Vice President of Equatorial Guinea
1982 Equatorial Guinea constitutionThe Constitution of Equatorial Guinea of 1982 was the country's third constitution. Following the 1979 military coup that removed Francisco Macías Nguema from the presidency, a popular referendum obtained 95.8% of votes in favor of the new Constitution in August 1982. The Constitution, which the United Nations helped draft, added provisions for human rights, outlined a new free-market economy for the country, and nominally restored national elections.
2010s in Equatorial GuineaThe following lists events that happened during the 2010s in Equatorial Guinea.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.