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Nation to Reach WHO Millennium Development Goals MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, Sept. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Equatorial Guinea has significantly reduced maternal mortality across the country, according to a report by the Regional Bureau for Africa of the World Health Organization (WHO). President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo has heavily invested in public health in Equatorial Guinea as part of the government-wide effort to meet the goals of the Horizon 2020 development program....

Equatorial Guinea Invests Substantially in Infrastructure Projects MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, Sept. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Equatorial Guinea President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo concluded his national tour to win support for his proposed constitutional reforms on the island of Bioko, home to the nation's capital. In a speech delivered before a capacity crowd at the National Stadium, President Obiang characterized the reform proposals as an effort to systematically and progressively...

MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, Sept. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part of Equatorial Guinea's efforts to strengthen ties with its West African neighbors, Equatorial Guinea hosted a delegation from Nigeria to discuss cooperation in a number of areas. The Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, Angel Mokara Moleila, headed the Equatoguinean delegation, and the Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs for Nigeria, Martin Omeoby Uhomoibhi, and his delegation discuss cooperation and progress...

MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Equatorial Guinea's Vice Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Sergio Osa Mongomo, recently met with economic consultant of Triarius Foundation, G. J. Wales, to discuss cooperation with the agricultural sector in the country. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, led by Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, has been working with the private sector to establish cooperatives to help farmers develop agriculture by providing...

MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Equatorial Guinea President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo has been traveling the country speaking to citizens about proposed constitutional reforms. The national parliament approved the reforms in July. By the nation's constitution, they must now be approved in a national popular referendum, which is scheduled for the end of the year. President Obiang has characterized the reform proposals as an effort by the government to...

Infrastructure Projects Reach the Districts of Evinayong and Acurenam MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Equatorial Guinea President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo continues to invest substantially in infrastructure projects, including highways, electricity networks and schools, throughout the country. While on a national tour to inform citizens about the new Constitutional Reform Act Draft, President Obiang inaugurated several projects to better serve the nation....

National Energy Conference Highlights Progress Toward Horizon 2020 Goals BATA, Equatorial Guinea, Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Equatorial Guinea President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo unveiled plans for nationwide electrification at a National Electrification conference held in this mainland city. In his address to the conference, President Obiang predicted that with wise use of the country's natural resources, Equatorial Guinea would enjoy full electrification and energy...

MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, July 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Equatorial Guinea's capital of Malabo will host the 3rd Africa-South American Summit this fall. President, Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, along with African and South American leaders will meet to expand cooperation, create opportunities for promotion, and strengthen political and economic ties between the two regions. This is another effort by the government to strengthen its cooperation ties with the international community....

President Obiang Officially Opens 11 New Facilities Country Is Ready to Host African Union Summit MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea dedicated 11 new facilities on the island of Bioko on Saturday. The public works projects were designed to improve infrastructure, help combat corruption, and bring potable water to communities. Some of the projects expanded the city's ability to host...

The Summit will be held in Malabo June 23(rd) - July 1(st) MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Republic of Equatorial Guinea recently launched the 17th African Union Summit website. It is an online portal for the next African Union summit that will take place in Malabo at the end of the month. The site contains information about the summit, Africa and Equatorial Guinea. It is a strong contribution to the resources for the upcoming summit. 17(th) African...