Equatorial Guinea defends its migration agreement with the US and rejects NGO accusations

Author: Charly HessounPublished on: June 7, 2026Country: Equatorial Guinea

PoliticsWorld / International

Equatorial Guinea defends its migration agreement with the US and rejects NGO accusations

Equatorial Guinea's government has rejected NGO accusations over its migration agreement with the United States, signed in September 2025. The deal involves hosting expelled foreign nationals in exchange for $7.5 million. Vice President Teddy Nguema called the accusations 'infamous.' A complaint has been filed with the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights.

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