Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo

Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo is the current President of Equatorial Guinea, a small country located in Central Africa. Born on June 5, 1942, in Acoacán, Spanish Guinea, Obiang has held the highest office in the country since August 3, 1979. He rose to power after overthrowing his predecessor, Francisco Macías Nguema, in a military coup. Obiang's presidency has been marked by authoritarian rule, human rights abuses, and allegations of corruption. Throughout his tenure, Obiang has faced numerous challenges, including economic instability, poverty, and political unrest. Despite these challenges, he has managed to maintain a tight grip on power, often through coercion and manipulation. Obiang has also been accused of embezzling state funds and using them to finance his lavish lifestyle. Despite these criticisms, he remains a significant figure in African politics, with a reputation for being a shrewd and cunning leader.