In Equatorial Guinea, the Senate recently approved several bills aimed at strengthening the ethical conduct of senior officials and regulating the use of social networks. These new measures come after the release of sex tapes involving Baltasar Ebang Engonga, former director of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), a case which caused shock waves in the country.
The two bills, now sent to the House of Representatives for examination and adoption, include a text specifically dedicated to senior civil servants in the Public Administration. This establishes an ethical code to which these personalities must adhere in order to guarantee their integrity and promote exemplary behavior. This framework aims to prevent incidents like the one involving Baltasar Ebang Engonga from happening again, by ensuring that state officials act with rectitude and inspire citizens through their conduct.
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The second bill approved by the Senate focuses on the use of social networks and cybercrime. It provides for a set of measures intended to promote responsible user behavior on digital platforms and to combat computer crimes. This text aims to create a safer digital environment in Equatorial Guinea, by encouraging ethical use of social media and cracking down on abusive or criminal behavior online.
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