Equatorial Guinea Government Resigns After Failing To Meet Performance Targets

Equatorial Guinea Government Resigns After Failing to Meet Performance Targets The government of Equatorial Guinea has resigned after reportedly failing to meet its performance targets, Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue has announced. According to the vice-president, the collective resignation followed an internal assessment which found that the administration had achieved only a fraction of its planned objectives. He stated that the decision reflected the need for greater accountability and efficiency in public service delivery. The outgoing government was tasked with implementing key reforms aimed at improving governance, economic performance, and public sector efficiency. However, officials concluded that progress had fallen significantly short of expectations. The announcement marks a rare instance of a government stepping down over performance-related concerns in the Central African nation, which has been ruled by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo since 1979. Equatorial Guinea’s leadership has previously faced criticism over governance standards, with analysts pointing to challenges in diversifying the oil-dependent economy and improving institutional effectiveness. Authorities are expected to appoint a new cabinet in the coming days, though no timeline has been confirmed. The vice-president did not indicate whether individual ministers would be reappointed or replaced as part of a broader restructuring of the administration.