Although there are no political stakes in the upcoming municipal elections in May, the ruling Partido Democrático de Guinea Ecuatorial (PDGE) in Malabo is furiously preparing for them. These actions will not create any great change but they represent an opportunity for party bigwigs and their children to shine with the first family and particularly with President Teodoro Obiang Nguema, who will turn 80 in June and celebrate 43 years in politics. The party officials who manage to win their regions,