Power and sex tapes: What is the Equatorial Guinea scandal really about?

Baltasar ‘Bello’ Ebang Engonga, a great-nephew of Equatorial Guinea’s President Obiang, is at the center of a scandal involving leaked intimate videos.

Currently detained at Black Beach prison for alleged embezzlement, the case has sparked debates about privacy, morality, and political power.

The videos, allegedly extracted from seized devices, showcase Engonga’s private life but reveal no criminal acts.

Critics argue the true crime lies in exposing these recordings, damaging the women involved and fueling online misogyny.

Despite public condemnation, Engonga’s defenders point to political motives behind the leaks, potentially tied to his anti-corruption role.

This scandal underscores deeper issues in African politics, where power often intertwines with personal indulgence, creating an environment ripe for both drama and moral reckoning.