Equatorial Guinea has relocated its capital from Malabo to Ciudad de la Paz via a presidential decree. The project has been almost two decades in the making, and was partly motivated by the swift urban growth of Malabo.
Tuesday 13 January 2026
africanews - 8 days ago
Equatorial Guinea relocates capital
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