Pope Leo XVI & Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo

Pope Leo XVI: Pope Leo XVI visited Angola, delivering messages against corruption and exploitation of natural resources, and urging national reconciliation. His speeches have gained a more forceful tone during his Africa tour.

Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo: Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of Equatorial Guinea, is expected to meet Pope Leo XVI.

Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo: Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of Equatorial Guinea, will be engaged by Pope Leo XVI on issues of governance and human rights, given accusations of corruption and authoritarianism under his rule.

Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo: Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of Equatorial Guinea, was present at Pope Leo XVI's mass and met with him privately. His government's human rights record and corruption allegations were highlighted during the Pope's visit.

Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo: Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo is the long-serving president of Equatorial Guinea, accused of widespread corruption and authoritarianism, and his family has enriched itself from the country's oil revenues.

Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo: Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, Equatorial Guinea's president since 1979, is accused of widespread corruption and authoritarianism.