Equatorial Guinea: Obiang’s government claims to have foiled coup attempt

The authorities were tipped off by Russian intelligence services, which have set up a presence in Equatorial Guinea since the arrival in the country of Africa Corps fighters, affiliated with Russia’s ministry of defence. On the basis of intercepted communications, the Russians alerted Malabo to a container that had arrived at the port of Bata from Europe.

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    # Equatorial Guinea: Obiang’s government claims to have foiled coup attempt

    Investigations are under way in Equatorial Guinea following the seizure of a container by the local authorities. Tipped off by their Russian allies, Malabo maintains that the container held weapons intended for a coup attempt. Here’s what we have learned.