•Sacked Baltasar Ebang Engonga
The government of Equatorial Guinea has dismissed Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), following the discovery of explicit videos that were leaked online.
Real Equatorial Guinea reports that the dismissal was ordered by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo after the release of videos featuring Engonga engaging in intimate encounters with high-profile women.
The discovery of the footage has sparked widespread controversy and calls for action.
According to Decree No. 118/2024, dated November 4, Engonga’s removal from office was due to alleged misconduct during his tenure, as well as personal and social behaviour deemed incompatible with his public position.
The scandal erupted after nearly 400 tapes showing Engonga’s intimate moments with VIP women, including his cousins, were leaked on social media, quickly becoming the subject of intense public scrutiny.
Among those condemning Engonga’s actions is the First Lady of Equatorial Guinea, Constancia Mangue Obiang, who expressed her outrage over the scandal during a meeting with Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue.
Mrs. Obiang called for swift governmental action to safeguard the dignity of Equatoguinean women, emphasizing the need to protect their privacy in the digital era.
In a statement on Facebook, the First Lady’s Press Office highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to promote gender equality.
It stressed that while progress has been made, proactive measures are necessary to prevent such incidents and ensure a safe and respectful environment for all women in the country.
