Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea

The Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea (PDGE) is the ruling political party in Equatorial Guinea, established in 1987. It was formed by the country's long-standing president, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who has been in power since a coup in 1979. The PDGE promotes a centralized and often authoritarian governance style, claiming to support democracy and national development, but it is criticized for human rights violations and lack of genuine political pluralism. The party dominates the political landscape, making it difficult for opposition parties to gain traction.