Sex tape leak involving Equatorial Guinea official raises political tensions

A large number of explicit videos involving a senior civil servant in Equatorial Guinea have been leaked online, shocking the public. The videos reportedly show Baltasar Ebang Engonga, a nephew of President Teodoro Obiang, engaging in sexual acts with various women, some of whom are connected to the political elite. The leaks come amid allegations of embezzlement against Engonga, who was arrested on October 25. The government has responded by attempting to control the spread of the videos and investigating their source, suspecting internal political motives aimed at discrediting Engonga ahead of a potential power struggle. Vice-President Teodoro Obiang Mangue has called for measures to prevent further leaks and has proposed installing surveillance cameras in government offices. The scandal has drawn significant attention both locally and internationally, overshadowing other pressing issues in the country.