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Equatorial Guinea: Obiang Advances to 7th Term After Neutralizing Independent Opposition

TEODORO OBIANG (TO) took the first step to reinforce his longevity record as PR by formalizing his candidacy for his own succession supported by the “Electoral Coalition” led by the Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea (PDGE – regime party) in the NOV. presidential elections. Elected in 2016 with 93.7% of the votes, TO formalized the candidacy on 10.OCT, two days before the independence celebrations. READ MORE