List of presidents of Equatorial Guinea
| President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea | |
|---|---|
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since 12 October 1982 | |
| Executive branch of the Government of Equatorial Guinea | |
| Type | |
| Residence | Malabo Government Building |
| Term length | Seven years, renewable once |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Equatorial Guinea (1991) |
| Precursor | Governor of Spanish Guinea |
| Formation | 12 October 1968 |
| First holder | Francisco Macías Nguema |
| Deputy | Vice President |
| Salary | 93,139,380 Central African CFA francs/152,680 USD annually |
| Website | Official website |
The president of Equatorial Guinea is the head of state of Equatorial Guinea, a country in the Gulf of Guinea. The president has formal presidency over the Council of Ministers and is the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Equatorial Guinea. Francisco Macías Nguema was the first person to hold the office, taking effect on 12 October 1968. The incumbent is Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, having taken office on 3 August 1979.