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Equatorial Guinea

Republic of Equatorial Guinea

Civil law (Spanish tradition)Unitary presidential republicIndexed· 2026-08-03
Capital
Malabo
Population
1,700,000
Languages
Spanish, French
Currency
XAF

Equatorial Guinea · Courts

Court structure of Equatorial Guinea

Every tier of the judiciary, what it hears, and where an appeal goes next.

The hierarchy, top to bottom

Constitutional — Constitutional Court
Constitutional review and electoral matters.
Supreme — Supreme Court of Justice
Final civil, criminal and administrative jurisdiction.
Appellate — Provincial courts of appeal
Regional appellate jurisdiction.
First instance — Courts of first instance
General jurisdiction; traditional chiefs handle minor customary matters.
Regional — CCJA and CEMAC Court of Justice
OHADA commercial and CEMAC community jurisdiction.

Every court in the hierarchy

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