Institutional history and areas of responsibility (2016–2026)
The Vice-Presidency of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea is a State institution that, within its legal powers, participates in public responsibilities for national defence, State security and tasks entrusted by the Presidency.
A new institutional stage since June 2016
On 21 June 2016, Presidential Decree No. 55/2016 appointed His Excellency Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue Vice-President of the Republic, responsible for National Defence and State Security. He took the oath of office on 22 June 2016 at the People’s Palace in Malabo before President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo. Following the November 2022 elections, he was reappointed by Presidential Decree No. 41/2023 of 23 January 2023.
National defence and State security
National defence and State security are the principal areas of responsibility expressly entrusted to the Vice-President. His duties include coordination and monitoring meetings concerning security arrangements and cooperation between the relevant departments. Activities reported in 2026 include coordination of security measures related to the visit of Pope Leo XIV.
International relations and State representation
The Vice-Presidency participates in diplomatic meetings, official missions and multilateral forums. The Vice-President took part in the general debates of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2024 and September 2025, presenting Equatorial Guinea’s positions on international cooperation, peace, development and multilateralism.
Infrastructure and public projects
The Vice-President has participated in the supervision of infrastructure and public services. In 2026, these activities included monitoring hospital projects, school rehabilitation, roads, telecommunications and other public-interest projects in coordination with the responsible ministries and agencies.
Institutional activity and public service
The Vice-Presidency carries out working meetings, audiences, inspection visits, official ceremonies and missions representing Equatorial Guinea. This portal provides institutional information, announcements and updates on its public responsibilities.
Key institutional milestones
2016 — First oath of office. 2023 — Reappointment. 2024 and 2025 — United Nations General Assembly participation. 2026 — Oversight of security, infrastructure and public-service initiatives.
