Progress Party of Equatorial Guinea
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The Progress Party of Equatorial Guinea is a pro-market, pro-democracy political party in Equatorial Guinea
. It was founded shortly after the legalization of political parties in the early 1990s after a long period of highly authoritarian military rule.
The party leadership has declared a "government in exile
" in Spain
, with party leader Severo Moto
, as "President." PP members who remain in Equatorial Guinea are heavily harassed and prosecuted.
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea, officially the Republic of Equatorial Guinea where the capital Malabo is situated.Annobón is the southernmost island of Equatorial Guinea and is situated just south of the equator. Bioko island is the northernmost point of Equatorial Guinea. Between the two islands and to the...
. It was founded shortly after the legalization of political parties in the early 1990s after a long period of highly authoritarian military rule.
The party leadership has declared a "government in exile
Government in exile
A government in exile is a political group that claims to be a country's legitimate government, but for various reasons is unable to exercise its legal power, and instead resides in a foreign country. Governments in exile usually operate under the assumption that they will one day return to their...
" in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, with party leader Severo Moto
Severo Moto Nsá
Severo Matías Moto Nsá , known as Severo Moto, is the most notable opposition politician in Equatorial Guinea, and leader of the Progress Party of Equatorial Guinea. He lives in Spain where he has established a government in exile, to the annoyance of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema.Born at Acock...
, as "President." PP members who remain in Equatorial Guinea are heavily harassed and prosecuted.