Teodoro Obiang Nguema

Mercenary tells of torture in Black Beach prison

Mail & Guardian (Free subscription) | 22/11/2009

Mercenary Nick du Toit has told how he was threatened with death by an adviser to Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema.

Welcoming Kleptocrats

Swords Into Plowshares (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

In spite of the fact that blogging here has been sporadic, I can't let this story in the New York Times go without notice. Notwithstanding a federal law and a presidential proclamation designed to bar corrupt foreign officials from entering the United States, Teodoro Nguema Obiang has no trouble visiting his Malibu estate whenever he wants to. His father, President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, also...

Remember Eve’s Ex-Boyfriend the Son of an African Oil Big Wig… Well He Dropped Eve and is Dating his Cousin Now

Bossip (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

Teodoro Nguema Obiang, the son of Equatorial Guinean dictator Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasog, who is known for his lavish spending and on-again, off-again relationship with rapper Eve, is said to be seeing his cousin. Pop the top for more on this weirder than weird story. According to sources close to Teodoro Nguema Obiang, he is [...]

The Real Life Of Teodoro Nguema Obiang [Dictator Style]

Valleywag (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009

The New York Times reported on the political machinations that allow the son of Equatorial Guinean dictator Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo to move freely in the US. Here's what they didn't tell you...

The Lifestyle of the Rich Son of an Oil-Rich Dictator [Dictator Style]

Valleywag (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009

The New York Times reported on the political machinations that allow the son of Equatorial Guinean dictator Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo to move freely in the US. Here's what they didn't tell you...

No word yet on arrival of South African mercenaries

Bush Radio 89.5 fm Newsroom (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009

By Khanyisa Tabata 06 November 2009 The Government says there has been no word yet on the return to South Africa of four mercenaries pardoned this week by the government of Equatorial Guinea. International Relations and Cooperation spokesperson Nomfanelo Kota says in a statement they have not been advised of anything yet. An embassy official in Malabo did not want to be quoted and referred further...

• No word yet on return of E Guinea four - IOL
• SA mercenaries still in Malabo: official - IOL

Met police sees papers alleged to link Mark Thatcher to coup plot

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009

• Police yet to interview pair named by freed mercenary • Officers look into London connection to operation Documents detailing Sir Mark Thatcher's alleged involvement in the botched coup in Equatorial Guinea are among evidence being examined by Scotland Yard. The counter-terrorism command has yet to interview Thatcher or the businessman Ely Calil, who were named by the mercenary Simon Mann...

Mercenary home after E. Guinea pardon

France24 (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009

Mercenary Simon Mann voiced relief on Wednesday as he arrived home after more than five "tough" years behind bars for a failed 2004 coup plot in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea. Mann flew back to Britain on a private jet facing a possible new investigation into the coup plot, which could implicate other influential associates. The former SAS officer said he was "hugely grateful" to...

Simon Mann is Pardoned

SUBROSA (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009

Two years ago I was intrigued by a documentary in which Simon Mann gave evidence against some of his 'management team' when he led the botched coup in Equatorial Guinea back in 2004. Mann had stood to gain £9m if the coup had succeeded. The old Etonian and ex-SAS officer was sentenced to 34 years imprisonment but has been released by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema this week on 'humanitarian...

Equatorial Guinea president pardons convicted coup leader

JURIST (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009

[JURIST] Former British officer Simon Mann, convicted last year of involvement in a 2004 coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea, was released from prison Tuesday after being pardoned by Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo. Mann and his accomplices, four South African mercenaries, left the country Wednesday after being given 24 hours to depart. They are banned from reentering Equatorial...

Simon Mann pardon: A South African president flies in, a famous inmate is freed. Coincidence?

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009

Timing of Simon Mann's pardon and those of four South African mercenaries looks like political expediency Those closest to the trial of Simon Mann in Equatorial Guinea will probably be the least surprised he has walked free with 32 years of his sentence left to serve. Reports after Mann's sentencing in July last year suggested he had cut a deal with President Teodoro Obiang Nguema's regime. "He...

Govt Frees Mercenaries

All Africa (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009

The government of Equatorial Guinea has freed four South African mercenaries jailed for plotting to overthrow President Teodoro Obiang Nguema, South Africa's foreign ministry has announced.

Equatorial Guinea president pardons British coup plotter - Summary

The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009

Nairobi/Malabo - British mercenary Simon Mann and four others convicted of attempting to overthrow Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema have been pardoned, according to the West African nation's information ministry. Mann, 57, was senten...

The curious case of Simon Mann | Adam Roberts

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009

Will the mysteries surrounding the 'wonga coup' be solved now the chief plotter is on his way home from Equatorial Guinea? So Simon Mann , international man of mystery, the very model of a modern day mercenary, is free. Sentenced last year, after a show trial, to 34 years in jail (plus a few million dollars in fines) to be served in the notorious Black Beach prison in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, he...

Q&A: Simon Mann's road to freedom

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009

How the Old Etonian plotted a coup against Equatorial Guinea's president, was jailed and then won a pardon Simon Mann goes free from Equatorial Guinea prison How did Simon Mann end up in jail? In March 2004, the former SAS officer led a group of 64 mainly South African mercenaries in an attempt to seize control of Equatorial Guinea by overthrowing its president, Teodoro Obiang Nguema M'basogo, and...