Daily news on politics and government in Equatorial Guinea
Provided by AGP
Equatorial Guinea relocates capital to mainland
(MENAFN) Equatorial Guinea has officially relocated its capital from Malabo on Bioko Island to Ciudad de la Paz on the mainland, according to a government announcement on Friday.
President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo signed a decree directing the move, citing territorial planning and national security as the main reasons. “The relocation of the nation’s capital, from a security standpoint, is a crucial step, given that the government has been the victim of several attacks originating from abroad via maritime routes,” the statement said, referencing past incidents including a 2007 bank robbery in Bata and a 2009 attack on Malabo’s Presidential Palace.
Authorities also framed the move as a step toward modernization, breaking from colonial-era structures and reinforcing the country’s goal of creating a more resilient and strategically positioned government seat.
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the
information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept
any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images,
videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information
contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright
issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
Legal Disclaimer:
EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
