Equatorial Guinea First Lady Demands Action After ANIF Scandal

Equatorial Guinea’s First Lady, Constancia Mangue Obiang, has expressed her disapproval regarding a recent scandal involving Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the former Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF). Engonga was dismissed after explicit videos of him with different women surfaced online.During a meeting with Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue, who oversees administrative coordination, the First Lady expressed her concern and questioned the government’s plans to address the issue.

She noted that the scandal damages the image of Equatoguinean women and called for appropriate measures.In a statement posted on Facebook on November 6, 2024, the First Lady’s Press Office (Ofiprensa Primera Dama) stated that Mrs. Obiang urged swift government action to protect the dignity and digital privacy of Equatoguinean women.

She emphasized the importance of taking preventive measures to maintain progress in gender equality and ensure a safe environment for women.Prime Minister Osa Nsue recognized the gravity of the situation and the need for actions that uphold privacy and the country’s reputation. He mentioned that the government is looking into stricter privacy laws as part of its response to the scandal and commitment to gender equality.He also highlighted ongoing efforts by his office to find solutions that would prevent such incidents and draw lessons from them to protect society at large.“

The Government of Equatorial Guinea, aware of the influence of social media and the circulation of private content online, is assessing updates to privacy and data protection legislation to better safeguard citizens’ rights,” said Prime Minister Osa Nsue.The incident involving Engonga has prompted wider discussions on digital privacy and the responsibility of institutions to protect fundamental rights.

The government has stressed the need for a comprehensive approach that includes legal measures, education, and public awareness to control the spread of inappropriate online content.The First Lady and Prime Minister ended their meeting by reaffirming their commitment to implementing measures that would rebuild public confidence in government institutions and protect the reputation of Equatoguinean women. They also discussed potential strategies to prevent similar issues from occurring in the future.Stay tuned for updates. Thank you.

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