Category Archives: Equatorial Guinea

(October 31, 2005) The subject of corruption is taboo in Equatorial Guinea’s tightly-controlled media. But Obiang’s administration has been criticised abroad for misusing the country’s oil riches. Continue reading →

(December 24, 2004) Foreign critics say corruption has stopped the flow of petrodollars from trickling down to the whole population, but the government says it is investing the newfound wealth in social services and infrastructure. Continue reading →

(December 18, 2004) Business ties between Obiang and seven U.S. oil companies are the subject of a probe by the Securities and Exchange Commission, according to the companies and lawyers familiar with the investigation. Continue reading →

(October 9, 2004) New wealth has been almost exclusively used for the enrichment of the country’s leaders, writes leader of opposition party. Continue reading →

(September 8, 2004) The subject of corruption is taboo in Equatorial Guinea’s tightly-controlled media, but some of the government’s publicised spending choices are enough to set tongues wagging. Continue reading →

(September 7, 2004) Senate investigation reveals Riggs Bank independent consultant on Equatorial Guinea was a business partner of the country’s dictator, Teodoro Obiang Nguema, the bank’s biggest depositor. Continue reading →

(September 7, 2004) A U.S. Senate report paints "a damning portrait of financial impropriety and sleaze" in Equatorial Guinea says campaign group Global Witness. Continue reading →