Equatorial Guinea reviews Securiport border control fees
Vice President Nguema Obiang Mangue chairs meeting in Malabo to assess company's economic proposal.
Equatorial Guinea's government reviewed Securiport's economic proposal for border control modernization in Malabo on Tuesday. Vice President Nguema Obiang Mangue led the meeting, attended by the prime minister and ministers of Transport, Security, and Finance. The group examined the fees and services offered by the U.S. company, which previously operated in the country.
Obiang Mangue requested a comparison of current and past contract conditions to ensure new fees align with planned services. He stressed that the project must meet national needs without unnecessary expenses that could burden passengers or deter tourism. A pilot phase at Malabo and Bata airports is recommended to test the system's effectiveness before wider implementation.
Securiport first proposed modernizing airport security in November 2025. Authorities are negotiating financial terms to enhance border controls and traveler safety without imposing undue costs on the state or citizens. The goal is to strengthen security at all national airports, ports, and border crossings.
Why it mattersVice President Nguema Obiang Mangue is overseeing a review of border control fees that could impact passenger costs and tourism.