Pope’s visit to Equatorial Guinea is a diplomatic challenge as he closes his Africa trip

Pope Leo XIV's visit to Equatorial Guinea, the final stop of his 11-day African trip, highlights diplomatic tensions with the country's authoritarian president, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, amid accusations of corruption and poverty despite oil wealth. The Pope has previously criticized leaders in Cameroon for similar issues, signaling potential challenges in addressing governance and inequality in Equatorial Guinea.