The government of Equatorial Guinea has resigned after an internal assessment showed that it failed to meet the majority of its set objectives, with officials saying the administration achieved only about 10 per cent of its targets.
The resignation was announced by the country’s Vice-President, Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, who said Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua submitted the resignation of the entire cabinet following the poor performance evaluation.
According to the Vice-President, public office must be measured by results, adding that the level of implementation recorded by the government was “clearly insufficient” compared with the expectations and commitments made. The specific targets the government failed to achieve were not disclosed.
The ruling Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea (PDGE) said the resignation was part of a broader government restructuring process aimed at aligning the country’s leadership with new national priorities. The party, however, maintained that the outgoing administration had carried out projects in areas including infrastructure, public administration, public services and economic development.
President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who has ruled Equatorial Guinea since 1979 and remains Africa’s longest-serving president, is expected to appoint a new government.
The move has attracted attention because it presents a rare case where a government accepted collective responsibility over failure to meet official performance expectations. However, analysts note that the resignation is unlikely to significantly change the country’s political structure, as President Obiang continues to hold dominant influence over the nation’s affairs.
Equatorial Guinea, one of Africa’s oil-producing nations, has faced criticism over economic challenges, including dependence on oil revenue, slow diversification and concerns over governance and development outcomes.
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