Embassy of the United States Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2012

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and all members of are encouraged to participate. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities.  

Ambassador's arrival

Mark L. Asquino was confirmed on June 29 by the US Senate as Ambassador to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. The confirmation was attested on July 5 by President Barack Obama. Ambassador Asquino arrived in Equatorial Guinea in September and is expected to present his credentials in the near future. 

Embassy Statement on the verdict against Dr. Wenceslao Mansogo

Dr. Mansogo was pardoned by the President of Equatorial Guinea and released from prison on June 6, 2012 

Embassy Statement on the verdict against Dr. Wenceslao Mansogo

The Embassy of the United States of America in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea is deeply concerned by the verdict against Dr. Wenceslao Mansogo. We reiterate that Equatorial Guinea must abide by its international human rights obligations and its own constitution, including articles 9 and 14 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to which Equatorial Guinea is a state party, and article 13 of the Constitution of Equatorial Guinea. We urge the Government of Equatorial to take appropriate action to ensure that Dr Mansogo's rights are respected.  

U.S. STRATEGY TOWARD

ICRC Signs Agreement with Equatorial Guinea

The Embassy of the United States of America in Malabo warmly welcomes the news of the signing of a headquarters agreement between the Government of Equatorial Guinea and the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) on January 25, 2011. Such an agreement, if implemented effectively, could improve prison conditions. We urge the Government of Equatorial Guinea to take full and early advantage of this agreement to make continued improvements in the country’s penal system and respect for human rights.  Spanish »

Remarks by President Obama To The UN General Assembly

Statement By The Department Spokesperson

The United States was deeply concerned to learn that the Government of Equatorial Guinea has executed four individuals after a summary military tribunal on August 21. While we respect Equatorial Guinea’s right to defend its national security, the trial failed to meet minimum international human rights guarantees. Spanish »

Malabo Self-Help Fund Encourages Grassroots Women's Organiztions

U.S. Ambassador to Equatorial Guinea Alberto M. Fernandez signed six grants aimed at helping grassroots community organizations improve working conditions and lift people out of poverty