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Minister of health, also leader of Socialist Party of Equatorial Guinea, says citizens have access to quality care. MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The government of Equatorial Guinea is working to renovate all the hospitals in the country within the next four years, according to Minister of Health Tomas Mecheba Fernandez Galilea. Mr. Fernandez, who is also secretary general of the Socialist Party of Equatorial Guinea (PSGE), discussed the...
Government Finances Political Parties MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In an address to the nation, President Obiang of Equatorial Guinea called all citizens to get involved in the upcoming elections, stating he expects civility, patriotism, citizenship, and responsibility during the elections. "In our emerging democracy, we encourage all candidates to campaign hard, but in a fair and transparent manner. We hope candidates do not fight against one...
HOUSTON, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY) today reported net income attributable to VAALCO of $7.2 million or $0.12 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2013 compared to net income attributable to VAALCO of $9.0 million or $0.15 per diluted share for the comparable period in 2012. First quarter 2013 revenues were $44.1 million compared to $45.3 million in the first quarter of 2012. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100316/NY71495LOGO)...
Fifty-Five Members of a New Senate to be Elected MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Republic of Equatorial Guinea will hold elections on 26 May 2013. Citizens will elect members of a new parliament as well as local council members across the country. For the first time, voters will elect 55 members of a new Senate established in accordance with the constitutional reforms of February 2012. The remaining 15 senators will be appointed by President...
Proposal would give African nations the final say over Security Council actions in Africa. NEW YORK, April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea made a plea today to give African nations a veto over UN Security council actions on the continent. He did not give details. "The Republic of Equatorial Guinea asks the international community to...allow Africa to obtain its protection in the Security Council with the right of a veto in its...
HOUSTON, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY) today reported results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2012. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100316/NY71495LOGO) For the 2012 fourth quarter, VAALCO reported a net loss attributable to VAALCO of $18.9 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to VAALCO of $8.7 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, for the comparable period in 2011. For the year ended December 31,...
President Obiang receives Order of Francophonie and Dialogue of Cultures Award MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, Feb. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Equatorial Guinea, President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, opened the 5(th) Conference of the Presidents of Assemblies and Sections of the African Region of the Francophonie Parliamentary Assembly (APF) with a call for stronger cooperation aimed at promoting peace as development and stability problems threaten states. During his welcoming...
MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, Feb. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Government of Equatorial Guinea is making final preparations for the third Summit of Africa and South America (ASA), which will take place this week in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. After visiting several South American countries two weeks ago, Agapito Mba Mokuy, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with those organizing the ASA Summit to discuss the final details. The summit will run from Wednesday, February...
Guinean families receive long-awaited keys to public housing MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea ordered the National Property Management Company (ENGI) to immediately turn over publicly-financed housing units to families that had made their down payments months earlier. Nearly seventy families received keys to their properties within two days. The houses, located in the Buena Esperanza, a public...
HOUSTON, Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Noble Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NBL) reported today fourth quarter 2012 net income of $251 million, or $1.39 per share diluted, and net income from continuing operations(1) of $277 million, or $1.54 per share diluted. Excluding the impact of an unrealized commodity derivatives gain and an asset impairment charge, fourth quarter 2012 adjusted net income from continuing operations(2) was $296 million, or $1.65 per share diluted. During the fourth...
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The Bioko Allen's Bushbaby (Galago alleni) , also known as Bioko Allen's Galago, or Bioko Allen's Squirrel Galago is a species of primate in the Galagidae family. It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Nigeria. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.
The western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) is a subspecies of the western gorilla (Gorilla gorilla). It lives in montane, primary, and secondary forests and lowland swamps. It is found throughout all or parts of Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. Of all gorillas it is the least endangered and is the gorilla usually found in zoos. The western lowland gorilla eats plants and, occasionally, insects....
The mantled guereza (Colobus guereza), also known simply as the guereza or the abyssinian black-and-white colobus, is a colobus monkey. It is a kind of Old World monkey. It is native to much of west central and east Africa, including Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Chad. This black-and-white colobus species grows to about 18 to 28 inches, with a 20 to 35 inch tail. It weighs 12 to 32 pounds. It has no cheek pouches, and, like most colobi, the thumb is nearly...
The drill (Mandrillus leucophaeus) is a primate of the Cercopithecidae (Old-world Monkeys) family. It is closely related to the baboons and even more closely to the mandrill. The drill is similar in appearance to the mandrill, but lacks the colorful face. It is found only in Cameroon, Nigeria, and north of the Sanaga River. It is also found on the coastal island of Bioko, part of Equatorial Guinea. The drill is one of Africa's most endangered primates.
