Head of state, Equatorial Guinea
Title: Presidente de la República
Career
- President of Equatorial Guinea (1979 to present)
- Chairperson of the African Union (2011 to 2012)
- Minister of National Defense (1993 to 2004)
Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.
Predecessor: Francisco Macías Nguema Biyoko (from Wikidata)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Head of state of Equatorial Guinea?
Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo is the Head of state of Equatorial Guinea, in office since 3 Aug 1979.
Who was the Head of state of Equatorial Guinea before Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo?
Francisco Macías Nguema Biyoko held the office before Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.
When was Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo born?
Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo was born in 1942-06-05, in Akuacam, according to Wikidata.
Where did Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo study?
Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo studied at General Military Academy, Colegio Nacional Enrique Nvó Okenve, according to Wikidata.
Which party does Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo belong to?
Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo is listed as a member of Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea, United National Workers' Party on Wikidata.
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Sources: Guinea Ecuatorial Press, official government website (state news agency, not a government page) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
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