Entire government of African state quits The entire government of Equatorial Guinea has resigned after failing to meet key targets, with Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua submitting the cabinet’s en bloc resignation. This move occurred because the government had only fulfilled “barely 10%” of its established objectives, according to Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue. Despite being a major oil producer, the nation struggles with widespread poverty and an economy projected to contract, with declining oil production cited as a significant economic drag.

• Equatorial Guinea’s government has resigned en bloc.
• The resignation is due to failure to meet established objectives, with only “barely 10%” fulfillment.
• Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue announced the resignation.
• The country, a major oil producer, faces persistent poverty and economic challenges.
• Declining oil production is a major drag on the economy, with GDP projected to contract.