President Teodoro Obiang's regime in Equatorial Guinea dismissed its entire cabinet in June 2026 after achieving only ten percent of socioeconomic objectives, masking structural collapse from oil dependency and institutional decay while positioning his son for dynastic succession rather than implementing meaningful reforms.
Trump turns 80, becoming the second US president to reach the milestone while in office.
Old age becomes an accusation for leaders like Trump and Biden, despite experience being a valuable asset.
Pope Leo finishes his eventful African tour with a prison visit in Equatorial Guinea.
Pope Leo denounces mineral "colonisation" on his Africa tour's final leg in Equatorial Guinea.
Pope Leo visits Equatorial Guinea, denouncing authoritarians and inequality.
Pope Leo condemns global injustices, saying people are exploited and defrauded by the rich.
Equatorial Guinea's government resigned after failing to meet targets, with the vice-president citing insufficient results.
The US deports asylum seekers to an African hotel, now a prison, under a $7.5 million deal with Equatorial Guinea's president.
Pope Francis concluded his 11-day Africa tour, promoting Catholic values and peace.
Pope Leo urges justice reform in Equatorial Guinea's prisons during his visit.
Pope Leo XIV visits a notorious prison in Equatorial Guinea, spotlighting human rights abuses.
Pope Francis concludes his African tour in Equatorial Guinea, confronting diplomatic challenges in a country where an authoritarian leader presides over oil wealth while half the population lives in poverty amid widespread corruption.
Denis Sassou N'Guesso is sworn in for another term in Republic of Congo, extending his 42-year rule.
Zimbabwe lawmakers passed a bill to extend the president's term from five to seven years.
Pope Leo XIV promotes peace and development in Africa during an 11-day visit.
Pope León XIV urges education and work for prisoners in Equatorial Guinea.
Pope Leo decries inequality on his Africa tour's last day, urging believers to bridge the gap between rich and poor.
Pope warns humanity's future is at risk due to a breakdown of international law and political responsibility.
Pope Leo decries exploitation by authoritarians during his Angola trip.
Pope Francis visits four African countries to promote peace and stability.