36 Ministers Out: The Purge Shaking Malabo

Author: camer.bePublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Equatorial Guinea

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36 Ministers Out: The Purge Shaking Malabo

The government of Equatorial Guinea has been shaken by the dismissal of 36 ministers, a massive purge that surprised the capital Malabo. This radical decision comes amid political and economic tensions, and could reshape the balance of power around President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo. Observers see it as a maneuver to consolidate presidential authority ahead of electoral deadlines.

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