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Equatorial Guinea’s First Lady launches 100 homes for families at risk from natural hazards

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Equatorial Guinea’s First Lady launches 100 homes for families at risk from natural hazards

Equatorial Guinea’s First Lady Constancia Mangue de Obiang is leading a project to build 100 homes for families living in areas exposed to landslides and floods. The first homes could be handed over within the next two months, so that families can start living in them from December 2026, according to the outlet Realequatorialguinea.

Equatorial Guinea’s First Lady, Constancia Mangue de Obiang, has launched an initiative to build 100 homes for vulnerable families living in areas exposed to natural hazards, according to Realequatorialguinea. The project was discussed during an audience with the Minister of Social Affairs and Gender Equality, María Consuelo Nguema Oyana.

Around 100 families said they were willing to take part voluntarily in relocating to safer areas. The meeting also reviewed the steps involved in the transfer.

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