Government Steps Down Following Poor Performance Evaluation
The government of Equatorial Guinea has resigned after being declared to have failed in achieving its set performance objectives, according to the country’s vice president.
Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue announced the development on Tuesday, stating that the resignation followed a review indicating that the administration had achieved only a small fraction of its planned targets.
The announcement was made via a post on social media, where it was explained that the resignation was submitted by the prime minister and covered all members of the cabinet. The government reportedly fell significantly short of its policy and development goals, with only minimal progress recorded in key areas.
While the specific benchmarks were not disclosed, officials indicated that the administration’s performance was assessed across sectors such as public administration, infrastructure development, service delivery, and economic growth initiatives.
The ruling Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea later confirmed the resignation, describing it as part of routine institutional restructuring aimed at aligning government operations with evolving national priorities.
According to the party, previous administrations had undertaken various development efforts, but periodic reorganization is conducted to improve efficiency and governance outcomes.
President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who has been in power since 1979, is responsible for appointing the country’s prime minister, who assumed office in 2024.
The development is seen as part of ongoing administrative adjustments within one of Africa’s longest-serving governments.
