Equatorial Guinea says it is taking steps to expand access to reliable, affordable electricity, particularly in rural areas, while modernising its energy infrastructure.The country's Minister of Mines, Hydrocarbons and Energy, Antonio Oburu Ondó, says the government is working to connect more households and businesses to the electricity grid. Speaking on the sidelines of African Energy Week 2026 in Cape Town, he also outlined investment opportunities for African and international energy companies. Innocent Semosa reports.

<p>Equatorial Guinea says it is taking steps to expand access to reliable, affordable electricity, particularly in rural areas, while modernising its energy infrastructure.The country's Minister of Mines, Hydrocarbons and Energy, Antonio Oburu Ond&oacute;, says the government is working to connect more households and businesses to the electricity grid. Speaking on the sidelines of African Energy Week 2026 in Cape Town, he also outlined investment opportunities for African and international energy companies. Innocent Semosa reports.</p>