Partido Democrático de Guinea Ecuatorial

The Partido Democrático de Guinea Ecuatorial (PDGE) is a political party in Equatorial Guinea, founded in 1993. It is the ruling party, led by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who has been in power since 1979. The PDGE promotes a centralist government and is characterized by its authoritarian practices, with limited political opposition. While it presents itself as a democratic party, critics argue that it suppresses dissent and restricts freedoms. The party has maintained control over the political landscape in Equatorial Guinea, influencing policies and governance in the nation.