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- Equatorial Guinea has imposed strict measures to prevent sexual misconduct in government offices after videos leaked of a finance official engaging in sexual acts, reportedly with high-ranking officials’ spouses.
- Security upgrades, including cameras, are being installed, and officials involved face suspension as the government seeks to restore the country’s reputation.
Equatorial Guinea has ordered a strict crackdown on sexual activities within government offices, following the leak of private videos on social media that appear to show a senior finance ministry official engaging in sexual acts with multiple women, some reportedly in his office.
These explicit videos, which surfaced last week, have caused a scandal within the country and cast a shadow on its public image, prompting immediate government action.
In a statement on Tuesday, Vice President Nguema Obiang Mangue announced a series of measures to curb misconduct within judicial and ministry offices.
New regulations will include the installation of security cameras and heightened security protocols to prevent any similar incidents.
The government justified its response by highlighting the need to restore the country’s reputation, which has been tarnished by the viral footage.
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Local media reported that hundreds of amateur videos were discovered at the finance official’s residence during a raid linked to a corruption investigation.
Allegedly, the women in the videos included spouses of other high-ranking government officials and relatives, further inflaming the situation.
While Reuters has not been able to verify the authenticity of the videos, the discovery has sparked significant concern within the government.
The scandal has led to swift repercussions. Officials captured in the footage will face suspension, while those responsible for building security will be reprimanded for failing in their duties, according to the government’s statement.
Emergency meetings were held with key figures, including members of the Supreme Court and the attorney general, to address the scandal and outline the new security measures.
Equatorial Guinea, a Central African nation of 1.7 million people, has been under the rule of President Teodoro Obiang for 45 years, making him the world’s longest-serving president.
The recent controversy highlights ongoing challenges within the country’s leadership and adds to the scrutiny of its governance practices.