Equatorial Guinea Scandal: Official's 400 Leaked Tapes Rock Government

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Equatorial Guinea Scandal: Official's 400 Leaked Tapes Rock Government
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A massive leak of sex tapes involving Baltasar Ebang Engonga, a senior civil servant and nephew of Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema, has sparked a scandal that may be linked to political maneuvering over presidential succession. Engonga, who was detained on corruption charges, is seen as a potential successor to the aging president. The leak, which includes videos of Engonga with women connected to the political elite, is suspected to be an attempt to discredit him. The scandal highlights the country's political intrigue and ongoing issues with corruption and human rights abuses.

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