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Senegal, Equatorial Guinea set to discuss post-Covid-Investments in Africa with Germany’s Private Sector at Germany Africa Business Forum (GABF) Webinar
The Germany Africa Business Forum (GABF) is organizing an exclusive webinar on the topic "Business in Africa after Covid-19" on August 6th, 2020, at 16:00 Central European Time. The high-level panel will be expanded with an opening speech by the...

Equatorial Guinea Presents Open Oil, Gas and Mining Licenses in Successful Roadshow in China
EG Ronda Licensing Round Roadshow in China was met with tremendous success as over 100 Chinese investors participate and discuss investment in oil, gas and minerals with the Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons’ delegation ; H.E. Gabriel Mbaga...

Coronavirus - Eswatini: Prime Minister Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini recieves medical supplies from President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea
Prime Minister Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini has this afternoon received, on behalf of His Majesty King Mswati III, medical supplies from President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea Obiang Nguema Mbasogo meant to strengthen Eswatini's COVID-19...

Equatorial Guinea’s Year of Energy becomes Call to Action for Africa’s Oil Industry
Download logo The Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons continues rolling out the Year of Energy initiative as Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons H.E. Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima calls for a stronger African energy dialogue. Following the success of...

Equatorial Guinea: Presidential announcement a welcome step towards abolishing the death penalty
Download logo Reacting to the news that Equatorial Guinea’s President Teodoro Obiang Nguema will propose a draft law to abolish the death penalty, Marie-Evelyne Petrus Barry, Amnesty International West and Central Africa Director said: "This...

Legal Alert: Understanding the DOs and DONTs of Equatorial Guinea’s Deconfinement Measures
Decree N°45/2020 dated June 15th, 2020 has eased the sanitary emergency and the confinement measures adopted to fight against Covid-19 in Equatorial Guinea. Here is what you need to know. The Government of Equatorial Guinea decided on June 15th,...

Equatorial Guinea and Major Oil and Gas Companies Sign Definitive Agreements for Monetization of Gas from the Alen Unit
Establishes the First Gas Hub of the Envisioned EG Gas Mega Hub; Sonagas increases stake at EGLNG Plant The Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea executed the Definitive Agreements with...

Equatorial Guinea Pushes Growth and Diversification via Year of Energy Initiative, Eyes Tourism and Services Expansion
Download logo At III Oil & Gas Meeting Day, Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons promotes Year of Energy 2019 (www.YearofEnergy2019.com) events, including APPO CAPE VII Congress on April 2-5; Minister emphasizes that Equatorial Guinea aims to...

Emmanuel Ananaba Unveils The Flood of Love
GA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Emmanuel Ananaba, known by his pen name Chyji Ananaba, introduces a thought-provoking addition to contemporary literature with the release of The Flood of Love. This action fiction novel...

Equatorial Guinea President, Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Secretary General Headline African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) CAPE VII
H.E. Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of Equatorial Guinea, and H.E. Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons, will both speak at APPO CAPE VII; Secretary General of APPO H.E. Mahaman Laouan Gaya and H.E. Emmanuel Ibe...

The Development of Equatorial Guinea’s Mining Industry will give a Boost to Economic Diversification and Jobs Creation
Recent developments coming from Equatorial Guinea on the development of its mining and minerals industry are extremely positive and need to be welcomed and applauded. As the demand for key minerals such as lithium, graphite, cobalt, aluminum,...

Equatorial Guinea takes decisive step toward joining the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative
Download logo In a significant move toward joining the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI), Equatorial Guinea received the official backing of the EITI International Secretariat on Friday; The endorsement follows a decade of efforts...

Rosgeo, Russia’s leading geological company, signed first contracts to start exploration and increase the potential of mineral and hydrocarbon resources in Equatorial Guinea
Download logo JSC Zarubezhgeologia and JSC Yuzhmorgeologia, internationally operating subsidiaries of the Russia’s state-owned joint stock company Rosgeo and the Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons (MMH) of Equatorial Guinea have signed two...

Oil Industry, Finance and Petroleum Ministers debate Coronavirus and Oil Industry Relief and Rebound in Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea hosts Open for Business webinar; the African Energy Chamber’s (https://EnergyChamber.org) Executive Chairman, NJ Ayuk and Leoncio Amada Nze, President for the CEMAC region joined Equatorial Guinea’s Minister of Mines and...

Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons takes New Measures to Boost Local Content in Equatorial Guinea
In line with Equatorial Guinea’s efforts to ensure that the country’s recovery benefits local jobs creation and national content development, the Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons has published a new Ministerial Order to encourage the hiring of...

The Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons grants Historic Two-Year Extensions to Oil & Gas Exploration Companies in Equatorial Guinea
In the face of the COVID-19 global pandemic and its consequences on oil prices and African economies, the Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons (MMH) of Equatorial Guinea has signed a Ministerial Order granting oil & gas companies a two-year...

Equatorial Guinea joins PALOP forum as full member
Addis Ababa, ANGOLA, February 11 - Equatorial Guinea is set to become a full member of the Forum of the Portuguese Speaking African Countries (PALOP) in the wake of a decision adopted Monday at the 2nd Extraordinary Meeting of the Council of...

Equatorial Guinea: Ophir Energy denied Fortuna block license extension
Download logo Block R has been returned to the State; The Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons welcomes further investment in hydrocarbon sector opportunities, recognizes Ophir’s commitment in Equatorial Guinea. Equatorial Guinea’s Ministry of Mines...

Coronavirus - Equatorial Guinea: COVID-19 Situation Report
Download logo Situation Overview and Humanitarian Needs The COVID-19 pandemic currently affects more than 188 countries including all African countries. As of 27 May 2020, there were 5,488,825 positive cases, and 349,095 deaths worldwide, out of...

Equatorial Guinea moves to support prospective entrepreneurs by cutting bureaucratic obstacles with a One-Stop Shop for business incorporation
Download logo Equatorial Guinea’s one-stop shop became a reality this week, allowing investors and corporations alike to set up a business in sub-Saharan Africa’s fourth largest oil producer in only seven days. The step is a very positive move,...