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Equatorial Guinea development agency staff denounce Velásquez’s removal

By , based on Diario Rombe

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Employees of Equatorial Guinea’s National Development Agency say they regret Velásquez’s departure and describe his removal as the result of rivalries and unfulfilled promises. Diario Rombe reports, citing internal testimonies and confidential documents, that the former prime minister allegedly took part in a move to oust him.

Employees of Equatorial Guinea’s National Development Agency (ANDGE) are challenging the removal of Velásquez, a former head of the institution, and say they regret his departure, Diario Rombe reports. Internal sources cited by the outlet say his removal was reportedly orchestrated at the highest levels of the Prime Minister’s Office, with the involvement of the former prime minister.

Employees describe a period of uncertainty and discontent at the agency, which had previously hosted international meetings, signed agreements and organised technical training programmes, according to Diario Rombe.

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