Expanding Freedom and Democracy
Bata, Equatorial Guinea. Editorial credit: alarico / Shutterstock.com

Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea holds regular elections, but the voting is neither free nor fair. The current president, who took power in a military coup that deposed his uncle, has led a highly repressive authoritarian regime since 1979.

Bernardo Arevalo supporters cheer after their presidential victory in Guatemala.

Freedom in the World — Equatorial Guinea Country Report

Equatorial Guinea is rated Not Free in Freedom in the World 2024, Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.
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