Tag: Equatorial Guinea
US to increase International Military Education & Training (IMET) for Equatorial...
The United States Government plans to provide $500,000 in International Military Education & Training (IMET) to the Government of Equatorial Guinea this fiscal year,...
Equatorial Guinea acquires Z-9WE helicopters from China
Equatorial Guinea’s military has acquired two Harbin Z-9WE armed helicopters from China and is exploring the possibility of acquiring additional rotary wing aircraft.
This is...
AU summit concerned about “resurgence” of coups on continent
A weekend African Union (AU) summit in Malabo had at its core stemming “the upsurge of an increasingly worrying situation” as regards issues affecting...
Equatorial Guinea explosions highlight need for stockpile management
There was a thunderous blast, flames shot into the sky and a dark cloud of smoke formed over a tree line near a military...
Equatorial Guinea detains French military helicopter
France said on Thursday one of its military helicopters carrying six soldiers had been detained after landing in Equatorial Guinea, in a diplomatic incident...
Death toll soars to 98 from Equatorial Guinea explosions
The death toll from a series of explosions in a military barracks in Equatorial Guinea has risen to 98, the health ministry said on...
Dynamite explosions at army base in Equatorial Guinea kill at least...
A series of large explosions at a military base that killed at least 15 people in Equatorial Guinea on Sunday were the result of...
Spanish, Equatorial Guinea navies rescue vessel from pirates
The Spanish Navy has rescued a Maltese-flagged vessel from pirates off the coast of Equatorial Guinea in conjunction with a Guinean frigate.
The Spanish defence...
SA, Equatorial Guinea solidify bilateral relations
South Africa and Equatorial Guinea have agreed to strengthen their political, diplomatic and economic relations for the benefit of their people.
The two countries, which...
Equatorial Guinea receives two Mi-172 helicopters
Russian Helicopters has delivered two Mi-172 helicopters to the government of Equatorial Guinea, with one in VIP configuration and the other fitted...
Amnesty for activists and opposition in Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea granted amnesty to activists and members of the opposition ahead of a "national dialogue" this month, a decree signed by...
French prosecutor seeks jail, huge fine for Equatorial Guinea leader’s son
A French public prosecutor asked a court to sentence the son of Equatorial Guinea's president to three years in jail on charges...
Equatorial Guinea leader’s son on trial in France in absentia
The son of Equatorial Guinea's president went on trial on Monday in his absence in Paris on charges of using money plundered...
Equatorial Guinea confirms hosting former Gambian leader
Equatorial Guinea confirmed on Tuesday it was hosting ousted Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh, who fled his country after West African troops threatened...
Equatorial Guineas exile for Jammeh
Gambia's former leader Yahya Jammeh on Saturday flew into exile in Equatorial Guinea after stepping down under pressure from West African nations...
No immunity deal agreed for Gambia’s Jammeh according to Senegal minister
West African leaders did not agree to immunity for Yahya Jammeh during negotiations that convinced Gambia's longtime ruler to flee into exile,...
Equatorial Guinea seeks to halt French case against its vice president
Equatorial Guinea on Wednesday called on judges at the UN's highest court to order France to halt proceedings against its vice president...
Equatorial Guinea president’s son to face trial in France
The son of Equatorial Guinea's president is to face trial in France for suspected money laundering, the office of the financial prosecutor...
Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea sign maritime security agreement
Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea signed an agreement to establish combined patrols to bolster security in the Gulf of Guinea, which has been...
Two C295s going to Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea has acquired two C295s from Airbus Defence and Space. One will be used for troop transport and the other for...
Equatorial Guinea planning BMP-3 acquisition
Equatorial Guinea plans to purchase BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles from Russia this year, with contract negotiations due to take place in the...
Zimbabwe to train Equatorial Guinea armed forces
The Zimbabwe Defence Force (ZDF) has deployed a detachment of military instructors to Equatorial Guinea where there they will train local forces...
Equatorial Guinea commissions new frigate
The Equatorial Guinea Navy has commissioned a new 107-metre long frigate which was partially built at the navy's floating dry dock in...
France puts Equatorial Guinea leader’s son under formal investigation
The son of Equatorial Guinea's president has been put under formal investigation in France for money laundering, his lawyer said on Wednesday.
French...
Nigerian Navy believed to be buyer of three Shaldag fast patrol...
Israel Shipyards has sold three Shaldag fast patrol boats to an African country, which is believed to be Nigeria. The West African...
Equatorial Guinea seeks more oil, gas exploration
Equatorial Guinea wants a more aggressive oil and gas exploration programme as it seeks investment in its hydrocarbon economy and expects to...
Eq. Guinea steadies itself for Africa’s big stage
Turkish and Chinese workers put finishing touches on towering new buildings as delegations of dignitaries sweep up a gleaming, flag-draped six-lane highway...
E Guinea’s Obiang woos oil investors with reforms
The President of Equatorial Guinea said he would introduce reforms in one of Africa's most corrupt and repressive nations to attract declining...
South Africa backed coup plot: Mercenary Mann
Simon Mann, a British mercenary jailed for plotting against the government of Equatorial Guinea, has said South Africa tacitly supported a failed...
