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Palmar beach on the island of Annobon, Equatorial Guinea
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Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea is a Central African nation that is considered one of Africa's richest due to its huge mineral and oil reserves. It's the only African country to have Spanish as an official language.

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Ghana eyes AFCON title

Ghana’s Black Stars lock horns with neighboring Ivory Coast on Sunday in the final of the 2015 African Cup of Nations
February 6, 2015

AfricaLink on Air - 06 February 2015 - 0705 UTC

In brief: Nigeria to stick to election date+++AU finalizes mandate on fighting Boko Haram+++Ghana reaches AFCON final
February 6, 2015
2015 Africa Cup Halbfinale Ghana gegen Äquatorialguinea

Hosts knock themselves out amid fan chaos

The 2015 AFCON hosts Equatorial Guinea are knocked out by Ghana, losing 3-0 on Thursday night.
February 5, 2015
Afrika Cup 2015 Tunesien – Äquatorialguinea

CAF ban referee for six months after Africa Cup embarrassment

Ugly scenes marred the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea. The referee involved in the melee and the Tunisian authorities have been disciplined by CAF.
February 4, 2015
Afrika Cup 2015 Äquatorialguinea vs. Tunesien

Equatorial Guinea and the DR Congo both won.

Equatorial Guinea sealed a dramatic comeback win, while the Democratic Republic of Congo beat Congo 4-2.
January 31, 2015
Gabun gegen Äuatorialguinea African Cup of Nations 2015

Equatorial Guinea, Congo march on

Africa Cup of Nations Group A deciders
January 25, 2015
Africa Cup Burkina Faso vs Gabun Aubameyang 17.01.2015

Equatorial Guinea and Congo draw

Congo draw with hosts Equatorial Guinea in the first match of Africa Cup, while Gabon beat Burkina Faso.
January 17, 2015
Hands holding the Africa Cup of Nations trophy

Africa Cup of Nations 2015

16 teams will fight it out to determine who is the 2015 winner of the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations.
January 16, 2015
A nurse holding a fever thermometer

Keeping Ebola out of Equatorial Guinea

Measures to keep Ebola out of Equatorial Guinea include thorough checks for everyone entering the country by air.
January 16, 2015
Äquatorialguinea Bata Stadion

Stage set for Africa Cup of Nations

Equatorial Guinea have sprung in to host the Africa Cup of Nations in place of Morocco, sparking debate.
January 16, 2015

AfricaLink on Air - 16 January 2015 - 0705 UTC

Africa cup of Nations+++Conflict in Ghana+++Debate on Baga killings
January 16, 2015
Volker Finke

Cameroon at AFCON 2015

Cameroon's Indomitable Lions take on the competition at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations with a new look team.
January 15, 2015
Hands holding up the Africa Cup

Africa Cup in Equatorial Guinea

Is Equatorial Guinea using the African cup of Nations to cover up human rights violations?
January 15, 2015
Bata stadium

CAN in Equatorial Guinea

The hunt for a new host for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations is over, after the Confederation of African football awarded the tournament to Equatorial Guinea. Morocco had refused to host the event due to Ebola concerns.
November 14, 2014
12.2012 DW Shift Ranking

The rainiest places on earth: Shift Ranking of September 17

1. Mawsynram, Meghalaya St., India 11871mm rainfall 2013 | 2. Cherrapunji, Meghalaya St., India 11777mm | 3. Tutendo, Colombia 11700mm | 4. Cropp at Waterfall, New Zealand 11516mm | 5. Ureca, Equatorial Guinea 10450mm |
September 17, 2014
Indien Gesundheit Kinderlähmung Polio Patient in Delhi

WHO declares polio emergency

The World Health Organization has declared polio a "public health emergency." Civil war and conflict are thought to have led to the deadly disease's re-emergence in countries where it was believed eradicated.
May 5, 2014
A bilboard sign with a picture of President Obiang nguema in Malabo

Equatorial Guinea's boom

Equatorial Guinea continues to attract skilled labor from abroad due to its economic boom.
November 6, 2013
Charred monkey meat for sale at a market Photo: Lindsay Mackenzie

Poaching primates

As Bioko Island becomes more affluent, residents are gaining an appetite for illegal monkey meat.
October 11, 2013

South -South cooperation

Africa and South America seek a common development strategy at the South-South cooperation summit
February 21, 2013
Gabonese soccer fans wear face paint in the colors of the national flag

Africa Cup boycott

Rights groups want the 2012 Africa Cup boycotted, citing years of violations by the host nations.
January 20, 2012
The "Pelorus" yacht

Corruption concerns

The son of an African dictator has commissioned one of the world's most expensive yachts.
February 28, 2011