Equatorial Guinea’s government has dismissed Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), amid a scandal involving explicit videos that have garnered global attention.
Engonga’s dismissal was formalized through Decree No. 118/2024, issued on November 4.
The decree cited “alleged misconduct in office” and “behavior incompatible with public office.” The government’s statement described the dismissal as a necessary response to maintain the integrity of public institutions.
The scandal erupted following the release of over 400 explicit videos showing Engonga in romantic affairs with multiple high-profile women, including the wives of prominent officials.
Among those implicated were the wife of the vice president, the inspector general of police, and even Engonga’s brother’s wife. The tapes quickly went viral online, sparking outrage within and beyond the country.
Engonga, notably the son of Baltasar Engonga Edjo, president of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC), faced swift condemnation from various quarters.
Equatorial Guinea’s First Lady, Constancia Mangue de Obiang, expressed deep concern over the scandal, calling for urgent government measures to protect the dignity of women in the digital age.
This high-profile dismissal underscores the government’s intent to address misconduct at the highest levels and sends a strong message about accountability in public office.
