Today, the Embassy of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea in Washington DC, and our Ambassador H.E. Miguel Ntutumu Evuna Andeme had the pleasure of meeting with the new Ambassador of the United States to Equatorial Guinea, H.E. Mr. David Gilmour.

The Embassy of Equatorial Guinea opens its doors to all types of donations for the victims of the blast in Bata. All donations are accepted and will be sent to Bata as soon as possible to assist victims of the incident.

The Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in the United States of America is working with the Equatoguinean community to raise funds for those affected by the tragedy in Nkoa-Ntoma. Please support this initiative

The Ambassador of Equatorial Guinea to the United States, Miguel Ntutuma Evuna Andeme, signs the statement of solidarity for the victims of the tragic accident at the military barracks in Nkoantoma, Bata, on March 7. 

According to the report read by the Vice President of the Republic, preliminary data reveal that so far there are 98 dead, and 615 injured, 315 have been discharged and 299 remain hospitalized with different prognoses, as a result of the strong explosions that shook the city of Bata on the afternoon of Sunday, March 7, 2021.

There has been a series of 3 to 5 explosions at the military base in Nkua Ntoma, Bata, Equatorial Guinea that has left more than 20 dead and hundreds injured. The causes of the explosions are not officially known at this time. The emergency units are carrying out the task of transferring several wounded to the La Paz medical center and the Bata hospital.

A senior North American delegation led by the Interim Defence Secretary, John Tata, began a short official visit to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea on Saturday 9th January, when they had a meeting with the Head of State, H. E. Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, in the Ambassadors' Hall.

The Republic of Equatorial Guinea has knocked on the door of the United States of America in order to seek collaboration with the Government in its fight against kidnappings and attacks on its oil platforms and vessels located in its jurisdictional waters. Over 80% of the GDP of the Central African country depends on oil and gas resources originating in the waters of its exclusive economic zone located in the Gulf of Guinea. Its infrastructures suffered at least four kidnappings during 2020, which could do enormous damage to its economic potential.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation held an intersectoral meeting in the city of Malabo, with institutions, departments and ministries involved in human rights and national security, in order to implement effective mechanisms and tangible actions that will lead to sufficient progress in the fight against human trafficking in Equatorial Guinea.

In an act that took place at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation in Malabo, His Excellency Minister Simeón Oyono Esono with the Korean Ambassador to Equatorial Guinea Woo Hongkoo, formalized this agreement that will facilitate the Senior Officials of both countries a continuous effective and fluid cooperation.

The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea publishes its latest statistical report - dated August 13 - in response to Covid-19.
Find out all the updated details of the situation of Covid-19 in Equatorial Guinea through the new institutional website of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare: www.guineasalud.org

The Republics of Equatorial Guinea and Turkey, through their Foreign Ministers, have strengthened their bilateral relations during a meeting in which they discussed the strengthening of relations in sectors such as trade, education and diplomatic training. The Republic of Turkey, for its part, has offered its support to its fellow country in the fight against the Coronavirus.

His Excellency Mr. Mbella Mbella Lejeune, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cameroon and His Excellency Mr. Beti Assomo Joseph, Minister Delegate of Defense of Cameroon visited Malabo accompanied by a delegation in order to reaffirm the bases of solid cooperation, partnership and mutual benefit that exist between both States, peoples and governments. The establishment and signing of a Cooperation Agreement regarding the area of defense. The fight against terrorism and the strengthening of security in the area were some of the main points discussed. 

Until now, the official working languages recognized in the African Union were French, English, Arabic and Portuguese. Now, Spanish is added to its official languages as a result of committed diplomatic activity by the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. This new establishment is a positive victory for our country's diplomacy, a move towards integration and a significant reduction in the costs of interpretation and translation.

The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), through its Ministers of Regional Integration and Foreign Affairs, has met at its tenth extraordinary session in order to seek mechanisms for action to energize the subregional organization, analyze the Treaty Establishing ECCAS adopted in 2019 which Equatorial Guinea plans to join in ratification soon, and has taken the opportunity to set the date for its next session.

The American Government has updated Equatorial Guinea's position in the rankings on the prevention of trafficking in persons, moving it from Tier 3 to Tier 2, and highlighting the significant improvement that the Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea has made in recent years to reduce and improve the human rights situation in the country. This milestone will ensure a great opening of opportunities in the bilateral relations between the United States of America and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea.

In order to create and implement effective measures against marine piracy, the Government of Equatorial Guinea, through the Ministry of National Defense, has set up marine surveillance teams with naval and air forces in the Gulf of Guinea. Through joint cooperation between Cameroon, Nigeria, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea through the action of a Standing Committee on Tracing and Threat Assessment, the exchange of key information and response actions will be strengthened in order to maintain security in the area.