By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Real Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea has accredited Domingo Mituy Edjang as its first resident ambassador to Botswana, after he presented his credentials on 3 November in Gaborone. The diplomat then took part in discussions on bilateral cooperation and investment, according to Real Equatorial Guinea.
Equatorial Guinea’s National Institute for the Promotion and Development of Enterprises is launching the first national bootcamp on exporting services in Malabo from 2 to 6 November. The training targets small businesses and entrepreneurs under an EU-funded regional programme worth €6.2 million, Real Equatorial Guinea reports.
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Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo travelled to Moscow on 26 October to attend the third Russia-Africa summit and its economic and humanitarian forum on 28 and 29 October, according to Real Equatorial Guinea. Radio Macuto reports that he defended local processing, diversification and his “Horizon 2035” programme, while denouncing the export of raw resources. The outlet criticises the speech, however, and contrasts it with Equatorial Guinea’s social situation.
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More than 227 people took beginner Russian courses this year at the Russian Cultural Centre in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, before receiving A1-level certificates. Rising enrolment and scholarship opportunities in Russia point to growing interest, according to Real Equatorial Guinea.
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South Korea wants to expand its cooperation with Equatorial Guinea to green energy, digital technology and cultural exchanges, beyond construction and energy. Head of mission Park June Seo presented these areas during the celebration of South Korea’s national day in Malabo, Real Equatorial Guinea reports.
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Equatorial Guinea temporarily suspends betting shopsEquatorial Guinea's vice-president announced on 6 November the temporary suspension of all betting shops in the country, five of nine of which are reportedly operating illegally. He accused 1xBet in particular of moving about $4.2 million out of the country, while the case raises questions over licences issued to online gaming operators, Radio Macuto reports.
Gabon and China sign six cooperation agreementsGabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping signed six cooperation agreements during their meeting in Beijing. China notably plans to support Gabon’s PNCD 2026-2030, natural resource development, infrastructure and training, according to GabonActu.The week in Africa
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