Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo

Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo has been the President of Equatorial Guinea since 1979, making him one of the longest-serving leaders in the world. He came to power after a military coup that ousted his uncle. Under his rule, Equatorial Guinea, rich in oil resources, has seen significant economic growth, but this has been accompanied by criticism for human rights abuses, corruption, and lack of political freedoms. Obiang's government is often described as authoritarian, and he has faced international scrutiny for his leadership style and the country's socio-economic inequalities.