Pope’s visit to Equatorial Guinea is a diplomatic challenge as he closes his Africa trip
Summary
Pope Leo XIV is visiting Equatorial Guinea, the last stop on his four-nation trip to Africa. The country is led by President Teodoro Obiang, who has ruled since 1979 and faces accusations of corruption and authoritarianism, despite the country's wealth from oil.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV is concluding an 11-day trip to Africa by visiting Equatorial Guinea.
- Equatorial Guinea is led by President Teodoro Obiang, in power since 1979.
- The country’s economy changed after discovering offshore oil in the 1990s.
- Oil makes up nearly half of Equatorial Guinea’s GDP and over 90% of its exports.
- More than half of the population, about 2 million people, live in poverty.
- Human rights groups say oil money benefits the ruling family instead of the people.
- The Catholic Church has a strong influence in Equatorial Guinea’s politics and society.
- Pope Leo XIV has spoken against corruption and social inequality during his trip.
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