President Obiang's Party Dominates Equatorial Guinea's Political Landscape

In the aftermath of the 2022 general elections, the political landscape in Equatorial Guinea has solidified under the dominance of President Teodoro Obiang's Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea (PDGE). The PDGE has successfully secured all 100 seats in the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, effectively eliminating any significant opposition within the country. The opposition, primarily represented by the social-democratic Convergence for Social Democracy, operates largely from Spain, highlighting the challenges faced by dissenting voices in Equatorial Guinea. The political environment is further complicated by the state control of most media outlets, which limits the dissemination of alternative viewpoints. Notably, the private television channels, owned by the Asonga group, are linked to the president's family, raising concerns about media independence and freedom of expression. This consolidation of power raises questions about the future of democracy and political pluralism in Equatorial Guinea, as the absence of a robust opposition and independent media creates a challenging environment for political discourse and civic engagement. #mooflife #mof #MomentOfLife #EquatorialGuinea #Pdge #TeodoroObiang #PoliticalLandscape #MediaControl