Equatorial Guinea's iron-fisted leader set for re-election

24 April 2016 - 11:22

By Michel CARIOU

Africa's longest-serving leader, President Teodoro Obiang Nguema, is set for re-election as the tiny nation of Equatorial Guinea goes to the polls Sunday. Initially scheduled to be held in November, the vote was brought forward to April 24 following a presidential decree, with no reason offered for the change.

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