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Equatorial Guinea: Facebook, TikTok Shut Down in Equatorial Guinea After VP Corruption Video
Leadership, 16 September 2026
Facebook and TikTok have been inaccessible in Equatorial Guinea for more than two weeks following the circulation of a video accusing the country's vice-president, Teodoro Nguema… Read more »
Equatorial Guinea Blocks Social Media After Corruption Claims
Facebook and TikTok have been inaccessible in Equatorial Guinea for more than two weeks after a video accusing Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang, popularly known as "Teodorin", of corruption circulated online. Internet speeds have also been restricted since September 2. WhatsApp and Instagram remain available but with limitations.
The woman who posted the video was subsequently arrested. The government has not publicly explained the restrictions. Teodorin, the eldest son of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, is known for showcasing his luxury lifestyle online. He was convicted in France in 2021 in a case involving "ill-gotten gains." His assets were frozen in the United Kingdom following investigations into alleged corruption.
Equatorial Guinea has been ruled by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo since 1979 and has regularly faced allegations of repression and restrictions on civil liberties. The apparent social media shutdown comes amid growing scrutiny of internet access and online expression in the region.
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