Malabo Presidential Palace


The Presidential Palace of Malabo or Presidential Palace of Equatorial Guinea is a building located in the city of Malabo, north of the island of Bioko, in the African country of Equatorial Guinea. It serves as the official seat of that African nation's government and is located next to a 5 star hotel called Sofitel Malabo President Palace.

On February 17, 2009, a group of Nigerian armed men attacked the presidential palace with the aim of assassinating and / or overthrowing the head of state and government Teodoro Obiang. They were repelled and detained by the presidential guard In 2010 they would be sentenced to 12 years in prison for the assault on the government building.

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