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Background: Equatorial Guinea gained independence in 1968 after 190 years of Spanish rule. This tiny country, composed of a mainland portion plus five inhabited islands, is one of the smallest on the African continent. President OBIANG NGUEMA MBASOGO has ruled the country for over two decades since seizing power from his uncle, then President MACIAS, in a 1979 coup. Although nominally a constitutional democracy since 1991, the 1996 and 2002 presidential elections - as well as the 1999 legislative elections - were widely seen as being flawed. The president controls most opposition parties through the judicious use of patronage. Despite the country's economic windfall from oil production resulting in a massive increase in government revenue in recent years, there have been few improvements in the country's living standards.

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By Pattusa
June 22nd 2009

George returns to Equatorial Guinea Africa » Equatorial Guinea » Isla de Bioko » Malabo

Hiking to the Cascades

Friend George is once again working in Equatorial Guinea. I guess he played too hard when he returned to the states for a little bit! Since I cannot convince him to begin his own blog, he shares with me so that we can share with all of you. The following are his words and pictures: "Hi to all, Well I'm working back in Africa at the same place Equatorial Guinea. I arrived on 9 June and found things pretty much the same. Some personnel changes but the work still the same. We hiked to the Cascades my first Sunday back. Kind [View Full Entry]

By Pattusa
November 17th 2008

Equatorial Guinea - for George Africa » Equatorial Guinea » West

Starting Point
As well as the ending point.

Friends, This is another post for George that he gave me permission to post along with his pictures. As you can read from his email message, this was a last adventure just before departing the area, country and job assignment. He enjoyed this endeavor much more that I would have for the hiking effort! Enjoy. "Family and Friends, The time has come for me to leave Equatorial Guinea and return to Houston. It's hard to believe that more than a year has gone. I have had a great experience being here and now realizes just how blessed I am. I have [View Full Entry]

By jofus
March 17th 2008

I cannot believe it's almost over! Africa » Equatorial Guinea

Pico Basile
Me on the summit of Pico Basile

The last month has been really busy back here in Malabo. Classes and field trips around the country have taken up the majority of my time. Time has gone incredibly fast for me, as well as my housemates. None of us are ready to leave. We leave Malabo on April 4th. Crazy. Classes are going really well. I am learning a lot. It's hard to sum up all I have learned. However, most of the things I have learned weren't learned in the classroom. I have gained such an insight into the culture and lifestyle here I feel like this place [View Full Entry]

By Pattusa
February 7th 2008

A Posting For George in Equatorial Guinea Africa » Equatorial Guinea

Sunrise at work location
Isn't it something?

Our dear friend George is currently working in Equatorial Guinea. He left Texas for his latest job project in October and has been sending updates of himself and his activities to friends, of which I am one. With his permission, I let you sneak a peak at the area he is in and his renditions of the passing months. Living in a designated area for the project's working staff, George has a nice, comfortable looking apartment. Pictures of the rooms that he sent are not being included in this blog. Although neat and spiffy, a blog just isn't the place to [View Full Entry]

By jofus
January 26th 2008

Moka, Bioko Island Africa » Equatorial Guinea

At the Wildlife Center

I am back in civilization once again, back at the house in Malabo. We spent a few weeks in a small town called Moka. It was not quite as rugged as the last expedition but it was definitely a welcome change of scenery. The climate there in the highlands is much more what I am used to. Its about 60-70 degrees during the day and it was not nearly as humid. At night I actually had to use a sleeping bag because it gets a bit chilly. At the beach and the Caldera I didn't even take my sleeping bag out [View Full Entry]

By jofus
January 22nd 2008

Back from the Jungle Part 1 Africa » Equatorial Guinea

Heading to the Jungle
Goofy Pic on the boat with two of my housemates

It's been about 3 weeks since my last update and a lot has happened out here. The few days before we left for the expedition was all packing and preparing equipment for the trip. This includes food for 40+ people for 18 days, and thousands of pounds of gear needed for primate research. It was a lot of work but it was worth it. The small group of students that I live with here in Malabo, and I were mostly along for the ride. I mean that we were obligated, not asked to do much more work than all the others [View Full Entry]

By jofus
January 1st 2008

In Malabo Africa » Equatorial Guinea

It's New Years Day in Malabo. I am loving every minute of this Island. I arrived on Sunday night and was greeted at the aeropuerto by the house director, and we drove to the house in the middle of the city. When I say city, it's more like a large village with cars and slums. The people of Malabo are amazing. The language spoken here is spanish. I have already made some equatoguinean friends who are helping me learn more spanish, in exchange I am helping them learn more english. The Island is very hot and humid. But I love it [View Full Entry]

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