Equatorial Guinea
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- presidential republic
- CONSTITUTION
- November 17, 1991, amended in January 1995
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- based on Spanish law and tribal laws and customs
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- unicameral, Chamber of Representatives of the People (Camara de Representantes del Pueblo)
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Supreme Court
RELIGIONS
Christian predominance, pagan practices
From the country
- AUGUST 21, 2010Equatorial GuineaDEATH PENALTY
FOUR EXECUTED OVER E.GUINEA ATTACK: AMNESTY
four military and government officials in Equatorial Guinea were executed for their
- JANUARY 1, 2010Equatorial GuineaDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2009Equatorial GuineaDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2008Equatorial GuineaDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery are capital crimes.
- DECEMBER 18, 2007Equatorial GuineaDEATH PENALTY
Equatorial Guinea abstained on the Resolution...
Equatorial Guinea abstained on the Resolution...
- JANUARY 1, 2007Equatorial GuineaDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery are capital crimes.
- APRIL 28, 2006Equatorial GuineaDEATH PENALTY
EQUATORIAL GUINEA. MAN SHOT IN PRISON FOR MURDER
a judicial source stated that the previous week saw a man sentenced to death for murder executed by firing squad in Equatorial Guinea.
- JANUARY 1, 2006Equatorial GuineaDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery are capital crimes.
- SEPTEMBER 19, 2005Equatorial GuineaDEATH PENALTY
EQUATORIAL GUINEA. JAIL TERMS FOR 23 ARMY COUP PLOTTERS
twenty-three Equatorial Guinea military officers and soldiers were handed jail terms after being convicted of treason and other crimes linked to a failed coup against hardline President Teodoro Obiang Nguema in October 2004. A total of 44 other defendants
- SEPTEMBER 17, 2005Equatorial GuineaDEATH PENALTY
EQUATORIAL GUINEA. DEATH PENALTY DEMANDED AGAINST 'COUP PLOTTERS'
prosecutors in Equatorial Guinea called for the death penalty for six soldiers charged with planning a coup against President Teodoro Obiang Nguena in October 2004.
- JANUARY 1, 2005Equatorial GuineaDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery are capital crimes.
- NOVEMBER 26, 2004Equatorial GuineaDEATH PENALTY
an Equatorial Guinea court sentenced South African Nick Du Toit to 34 years in prison
an Equatorial Guinea court sentenced South African Nick Du Toit to 34 years in prison