Equatorial Guinea Scandal Spurs Government Reforms

Equatorial Guinea has been gripped by a scandal involving Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the director of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), who allegedly filmed over 400 explicit videos with multiple partners, including the wives of prominent officials, at his office. The leak of these videos has sparked national outrage and embarrassment, leading to Engonga's suspension and arrest amid a broader corruption probe. Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue announced the installation of surveillance cameras in government offices and the suspension of any officials involved in such acts. The scandal has not only highlighted issues of public morality but has also raised concerns about public health, as Engonga could face charges for potentially endangering it. The government has urged telecommunications companies to curtail the distribution of the videos, which have rapidly spread across social media, damaging the country's image internationally. This incident has prompted a call for stricter enforcement of conduct codes within the government and judiciary to prevent future occurrences.