Equatorial Guinea Celebrates Independence Day in New York

Equatorial Guinea Celebrates Independence Day in New York

Harlem, New York, October 28, 2012 – The Republic of Equatorial Guinea Permanent Mission to the United Nations will host a reception for the celebration of the 44th Anniversary of Accession of National Independence on Tuesday.

"For African-Americans, Equatorial Guinea’s 44th Anniversary marks our return to the motherland", said Victor Mooney.

Equatorial Guinea has evolved into one of the most prominent meeting places for African and African Americans. In August, they hosted the Ninth Leon H. Sullivan Summit and recently the International Leadership Conference, which was co-sponsored by Equatorial Guinea, GB Energy and the World Mayors Conference in the capital city of Malabo.

At the conference with an emphasis specifically to the African Diaspora and the importance of uniting people on two continents, President Obiang, Head of State said, "Let's work together for a better future, to unite what others have separated." During his speech, President Obiang stressed the importance of this strategic meeting between Africans and African-Americans, recalling the commitment of Equatorial Guinea to "grant citizenship to African-Americans wishing to settle here, either to work or do business."

Local Queens resident and AIDS activist, Victor Mooney, has been invited to the reception. “President Obiang has turned on the light and I plan to carry it across the Atlantic Ocean in the 'Spirit of Malabo' – a five thousand mile transatlantic row from Las Palmas, Canary Islands to New York City later this year for an AIDS-free generation”, Mooney said.

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