Equatorial Guinea has officially moved its capital from Malabo to Ciudad de la Paz, following a presidential decree issued on January 3, 2026. Initiated in 2008 by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, the move aims to rebalance territorial development, ease pressure on Malabo and Bata, and modernize public administration. State institutions have one year to complete the relocation to the new capital in Djibloho province.
