List of Presidents of Equatorial Guinea: Past and Present

Last updated November 2026

This page lists the presidents and heads of state of Equatorial Guinea from 1968 to the present, with the years each leader was in office and a short summary of their time in power. Use it to find the current president of Equatorial Guinea, former presidents, and key dates in the country's political history.

Current president of Equatorial Guinea: Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo (in office since 1979).

Presidents of Equatorial Guinea in order, with years in office

Francisco Macías Nguema

Served: 1968–1979

First president; overthrown by his nephew Teodoro Obiang on 3 August 1979 and executed by firing squad on 29 September 1979.

Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo

Served: 1979–present

Took power in the 1979 coup, led a military council until 1982, and has been president since then; one of the world's longest-serving leaders.

Frequently asked questions about the presidents of Equatorial Guinea

Who is the current president of Equatorial Guinea?

The current head of state of Equatorial Guinea is Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, in office since 1979.

Who were the previous presidents of Equatorial Guinea?

The presidents and heads of state of Equatorial Guinea listed on this page, in order, are: Francisco Macías Nguema, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.

Who was the first president of Equatorial Guinea?

Francisco Macías Nguema was the first president of Equatorial Guinea, in office 1968–1979.

Sources: Wikipedia, List of presidents of Equatorial Guinea (checked Nov 2026). Equatorial Guinea has had two presidents since 1968.. Last reviewed November 2026.

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