An African island has made a desperate plea and is seeking to be annexed by Argentina.

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An island in Africa seeks to be annexed by the Argentine Republic | La Derecha Diario ARGENTINA

An African island has made a desperate plea and is seeking to be annexed by Argentina.​




The island of Annobon, in Equatorial Guinea, has endured years of dictatorial rule and has requested to be annexed by the Argentine Republic​


28/05/2025 09:22:00h

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In an unexpected geopolitical event, the Republic of Annobón, a remote African island located in the Gulf of Guinea, has formally requested to become an associated state of Argentina.

The surprising request was made in Buenos Aires by Annobonese Prime Minister Orlando Cartagena Lagar, who denounced a severe humanitarian crisis and asked for help in the face of repression by the regime of Equatorial Guinea, the country that currently controls the territory.

Cartagena Lagar appealed to an alleged shared historical heritage, stating that Annobón was once part of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata before being transferred to the Spanish Crown in the 18th century.

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The Prime Minister of the Republic of Annobón made the request to the Argentine diplomatic authorities | La Derecha Diario

Although this interpretation is historically controversial, the prime minister insisted that Argentina and Annobón are "united by history" and called for those ties to be renewed in the name of solidarity and human rights.

In 2022, Annobón unilaterally declared its independence from Equatorial Guinea, but so far it hasn't received international recognition.

Beyond the humanitarian drama, which includes a lack of drinking water, electricity, medical services, and reports of systematic violence, interest in Annobón also stems from its geostrategic importance.

The island has rich fishing and mineral resources, and is located on a key maritime route in the Atlantic. In this context, the possibility is being considered for Argentina to establish a logistical and humanitarian base on the island, thus strengthening its international presence on three continents: South America, Antarctica, and now Africa.

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Annobón states that its territory shares the heritage of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata | La Derecha Diario

Nevertheless, Annobón's request could have deep diplomatic consequences. Several analysts warn that a possible formal link with Argentina could deteriorate relations with Equatorial Guinea and generate tensions with other African countries, which could potentially affect regional support for Argentina's sovereignty claim over the Malvinas Islands. The situation requires a delicate diplomatic maneuver by the Argentine government.

So far, the national Executive has chosen to reject the request, although it is known that the petition was referred to Congress and is being analyzed by legislative committees. The possible acceptance of Annobón's request would open an unprecedented chapter in Argentina's foreign policy and could redefine its role on the global stage.

Meanwhile, on the island, the population continues to face extreme conditions. "They're killing us slowly," the Annobonese prime minister stated bluntly, in a desperate appeal to the international community.

The case of Annobón not only raises questions about the right to self-determination, but also about the humanitarian and geopolitical responsibilities that states are willing to assume in an increasingly interconnected world.
 

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:ohhh: i didnt even know this place existed...
why dont just declare independence?? :what:
New , small countries are food for bigger countries if they don't have protection. Geopolitics is like a prison yard. If they declare independence , then they're just as likely to be reconquered.

But I don't think the gravity of what they're asking for has hit them yet. Yes they share the same language with Argentina, but Argentina might be the worse of two evils since they systematically eliminated their own black population and are an unstable country today .


In regard to Africa as a whole, I'm a little bit dismayed about a white country having a direct foothold on the continent.
 

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New , small countries are food for bigger countries if they don't have protection. Geopolitics is like a prison yard. If they declare independence , then they're just as likely to be reconquered.

But I don't think the gravity of what they're asking for has hit them yet. Yes they share the same language with Argentina, but Argentina might be the worse of two evils since they systematically eliminated their own black population and are an unstable country today .


In regard to Africa as a whole, I'm a little bit dismayed about a white country having a direct foothold on the continent.
Yea this is terrible
 

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Firstly, Argentina has one of the highest inflation rates in the world and has their own economic challenges. To think they will annex some far off African island is crazy :mjlol:

Instead what this guy should be doing is lobbying investors to build up their tourism market. Make your country a getaway destination like many other island territories and nations are doing.
 

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Firstly, Argentina has one of the highest inflation rates in the world and has their own economic challenges. To think they will annex some far off African island is crazy :mjlol:

Instead what this guy should be doing is lobbying investors to build up their tourism market. Make your country a getaway destination like many other island territories and nations are doing.
💥💥
 

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Firstly, Argentina has one of the highest inflation rates in the world and has their own economic challenges. To think they will annex some far off African island is crazy :mjlol:

Instead what this guy should be doing is lobbying investors to build up their tourism market. Make your country a getaway destination like many other island territories and nations are doing.

Nooooo, that makes too much sense. Becoming pseudo-serfs to the Argentineans is preferable
 
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