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🌍 Africanews
World

Pope Leo XIV to make historic Africa tour of four nations in April

Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit Algeria, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, and Cameroon from April 13-23, 2026, marking his first major overseas trip and a significant milestone in Catholic-Muslim relations.

Feb 25 • 16:39 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

León XIV selects four African countries to visit in April

Pope León XIV has announced his first significant international trip to Africa, visiting Algeria, Angola, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea from April 13 to 23.

Feb 25 • 13:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Caravan offers fridge exchanges and discounts on electricity bills to cities in Marajó

A service caravan in the Marajó archipelago will provide fridge exchanges and discounts on electricity bills to residents between February 23 and 26.

Feb 23 • 20:06 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Lamin Jamal's Favorite Meal During Ramadan

A Spanish report reveals Lamin Jamal's favorite meal during Ramadan, which is rice with chicken in peanut sauce.

Feb 22 • 07:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents protest and demand improvements in energy supply in Curralinho, Marajó

Residents of Curralinho in Marajó protested demanding improvements in their electricity supply.

Feb 21 • 19:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Obiang demands one million euros from an opponent for accusing him of 'cannibalism' and 'witchcraft'

Teodoro Obiang, the long-time leader of Equatorial Guinea, is suing opposition leader Orlando Cartagena for one million euros over allegations of cannibalism and witchcraft.

Feb 16 • 17:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Jupiter is a little smaller than previously thought, according to NASA probe data

New measurements from NASA's Juno spacecraft reveal that Jupiter is smaller than previously believed, with a newly established equatorial diameter.

Feb 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The judge asks the Interior Ministry if Begoña Gómez and her adviser have traveled to the Dominican Republic or Equatorial Guinea

A judge has requested information from Spain's Interior Ministry regarding travel by Begoña Gómez, the wife of the Spanish Prime Minister, and her adviser, amidst a judicial investigation.

Feb 10 • 08:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pole falls on cars in downtown São Luís; vehicles were damaged

A utility pole collapsed onto several vehicles in downtown São Luís, Brazil, causing material damage but no injuries.

Feb 7 • 11:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Company is sentenced to compensate consumer for refrigerator damage in Imperatriz

A Maranhão court has ordered Equatorial Energia to reimburse a consumer whose refrigerator was damaged due to fluctuations in the electricity supply.

Feb 6 • 18:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Jupiter is 'slightly smaller and flatter' than we knew

New measurements from the Juno spacecraft indicate that Jupiter is slightly smaller than previously thought, with the equatorial radius being 8 km less and the polar radius 24 km less than earlier estimates.

Feb 6 • 00:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice rejects plan and RS energy concessionaire fined R$ 10,000 per day

The court rejected CEEE Equatorial's work plan for organizing loose wires and monitoring the use of poles in Porto Alegre, maintaining a daily fine of R$ 10,000 until an acceptable new proposal is submitted.

Feb 5 • 16:39 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea sign agreement for cross-border gas project

Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea have signed an agreement to jointly extract LNG from the Yoyo-Yolanda gas field, marking a significant step towards economic cooperation between the two nations.

Feb 5 • 12:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Sports

Image: The Hockey Miracle from Equatorial Africa

An exploration of the unique presence and development of ice hockey in Nairobi, Kenya, a city known for its contrasts and predominantly football culture.

Feb 5 • 05:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Juno reveals the true size of Jupiter... a planet slightly smaller and more oblate than expected

NASA's Juno spacecraft has discovered that Jupiter is slightly smaller and has a greater equatorial flattening than previously thought, enhancing scientists' understanding of the giant planet's internal structure and its role in the formation of the solar system.

Feb 5 • 03:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The son of Obiang skips another summons from Judge Pedraz and avoids testifying for terrorism, kidnapping, and torture

The son of Equatorial Guinea's President Obiang has once again evaded a court summons regarding allegations of terrorism, kidnapping, and torture.

Feb 4 • 14:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Outsourced worker from Equatorial dies after suffering electric shock

An outsourced worker for Equatorial died after receiving an electric shock in Aparecida de Goiânia, with the company expressing condolences and cooperating with the investigation.

Feb 4 • 00:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The New Spanish Hostages of the Obiang

Two Spanish workers have become hostages after being imprisoned in Black Beach, the notorious jail run by the dictator Teodoro Obiang Nguema of Equatorial Guinea, during a technical meeting related to digital terrestrial television issues.

Feb 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The son of Obiang and his security leadership will testify before the National Court for terrorism, kidnapping, and torture

The son of Equatorial Guinea's dictator and his security officials will appear before Spain's National Court to answer for charges of terrorism, kidnapping, and torture of four exiled opposition members.

Jan 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

African nation moves capital inland

Equatorial Guinea has relocated its capital from Malabo on Bioko Island to Ciudad de la Paz on the mainland, citing national territory structuring and security reasons.

Jan 5 • 12:53 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Equatorial Guinea relocates capital

Equatorial Guinea has officially moved its capital city from Malabo to Ciudad de La Paz as part of a strategic plan to accommodate urban growth and enhance accessibility.

Jan 5 • 12:31 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Equatorial Guinea's President Orders Sudden Transfer of the Capital

Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo has issued a surprising decree to move the capital from Malabo to Ciudad de la Paz in the rainforest, citing the need to decentralize government functions.

Jan 4 • 15:32 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Sports

Sudan train before facing Senegal in Africa Cup of Nations

Sudan prepared for their Africa Cup of Nations match against Senegal by training in Tangiers, having advanced to the knockout stage after defeating Equatorial Guinea despite previous losses.

Jan 2 • 21:50 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Sports

Algeria complete perfect group stage

Algeria has won all their group stage matches in AFCON, finishing top of their group after a dominating 3-1 victory over Equatorial Guinea.

Dec 31 • 23:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

Africa Cup: Algeria advances to the '16' with 3 out of 3 victories, see the goals

Algeria secured a 3-1 victory over Equatorial Guinea and will face Congo in the Round of 16 after completing the group stage with three consecutive wins in the Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco.

Dec 31 • 20:13 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Check out Bakrara's incredible miss at the Nations Cup

In the third round of the group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations, Algeria was leading Equatorial Guinea 3-1 when Monsef Bakrar missed a clear chance to score, hitting the goalkeeper instead.

Dec 31 • 18:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Equatorial Guinea: Christmas in Oveng Azem, the prison where death is present

The Oveng Azem prison in Equatorial Guinea, inaugurated in 2018 with promises of better treatment for inmates, has tragically become a site of torture, disappearances, and human rights violations.

Dec 29 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Sports

Africa Cup: Sudan's goalkeeper collapses

The world was shocked during the Sudan vs. Equatorial Guinea match in the Africa Cup of Nations being held in Morocco, when goalkeeper Monged Elnil suddenly collapsed before the 35th minute, prompting immediate medical assistance.

Dec 28 • 19:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

Shocking moment at the Africa Cup: The goalkeeper of Equatorial Guinea collapsed during the match with Sudan

During the Africa Cup match between Equatorial Guinea and Sudan, goalkeeper Jesús Owono collapsed on the field due to feeling unwell.

Dec 28 • 18:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

Shock moment at the Africa Cup: The Sudan goalkeeper collapsed during the match against Equatorial Guinea

During the Africa Cup match, Sudan's goalkeeper Monged Elneel collapsed while on the field, raising concerns about player health and safety.

Dec 28 • 18:38 UTC

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