In both instances, the border's closure had a significant impact on the local economy, primarily because traders were unable to sell goods or replenish stock. In , the border was closed for roughly six months, and its reopening revitalized the local economy. The two nations also have a dispute regarding their maritime border, which is yet to be adequately defined. Equatorial Guinea's longest land border is shared with Gabon, which is roughly miles long.
Gabon bounds Equatorial Guinea to the south and east. The key feature that defines the border between the two nations is the island of Corisco, which encompasses an area of about 5 square miles. Gabon and Equatorial Guinea have a relatively good relationship due to their close diplomatic ties. In Gabon, the government of Equatorial Guinea is represented by an embassy situated in Libreville. In Equatorial Guinea, the government of Gabon is represented by an embassy located in Malabo. Despite close ties between the two nations, their relationship has been dramatically affected by a maritime border dispute.
The maritime dispute arose because of the possibility of an oil discovery in Corisco Bay. The United Nations managed to convince the leaders of both countries to bring the issue to the International Court of Justice for deliberation. Security experts believe it is essential to safeguard a nation's borders for various reasons. One primary reason is to safeguard citizens from terrorists who could cause widespread destruction within a country.
Area 28, sq km 10, sq miles. Major languages Spanish, French, Portuguese. Major religion Christianity. Life expectancy 58 years. Currency Central African franc. Mr Obiang Nguema is Africa's longest serving leader and has been described by rights organisations as one Africa's most brutal dictators. According to Human Rights Watch, the ''dictatorship under President Obiang has used an oil boom to entrench and enrich itself further at the expense of the country's people''.
He has been pursued in French courts for allegedly plundering state coffers to buy luxury homes and cars in France. His son and vice-president, Teodoro 'Teodorin' Nguema Obiang, has been resisting attempts by the US administration to seize his assets, denying charges that they were obtained with allegedly corrupt funds taken from his country.
Equatorial Guinea's media outlets are closely controlled by the government. In August, Equatorial Guinea began to erect a wall along the kilometer border, sparking condemnation from Cameroon. Cameroon said Equatorial Guinea constructed markers on its territory and instructed the military not to tolerate any unlawful intrusion. Equatorial Guinea has also often sealed its border with Cameroon, complaining of security threats posed by illegal immigration.
In December , Equatorial Guinea said it had arrested 30 foreign armed men from Chad, the Central African Republic and Sudan on the border who planned to destabilize the government.
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