Good Morning! Can you help me to learn about Equatorial Guinea? 
 Hi, would you like to begin with history? 
 Yes, Can you please tell me about the History of Equatorial Guinea? 
 Sure. In 1995, the American oil company Mobil, discovered oil in Equatorial Guinea. 
 That is Awesome! Can you tell me if they have any other natural resources other than oil in Equatorial Guinea? 
 No further details on that but in 2004, a US Senate investigation found that the President of Equatorial Guinea had received huge payment from US oil companies like Exxon Mobil and Amerada Hess. 
 Interesting! I wonder why? Can you give me more information on the History in Equatorial Guinea? 
 Sure! In 1844, the area was known as the "Territorios Espanoles del Golfo de Guinea" due to Spanish sovereignty. Independence was conceded on October 12, 1968 and the region became the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. 
 Very Cool! I'd like to switch it up now and learn about Politics in Equatorial Guinea. 
 Certainly. A report in November 2004 named Mark Thatcher as a financial backer of the 2004 Equatorial Guinea coup d'etat attempt organized by Simon Mann. 
 Can you please tell me more about their Politics? 
 The advocacy group Global Witness has been lobbying the US to act against the president, Obiang's son Teodorin, who's the vice president and government minister. 
 I would like to hear more about this Vice president or the President. 
 President Teodoro Obiang is widely suspected of using the country's oil wealth to enrich himself and his associates.He has been the President of Equatorial Guinea since 1979 after deposing the former leader Fransisco Macias Nguema. Nguema ruled the country for a decade and establihsed a totalitarian dictatorship. 
 Wow! That sure is a long time to be President! Thank you so much for all you information, you have been very helpful! 
 My pleasure! It has been great to help.
Equatorial Guinea