Polygamy in Equatorial Guinea

Polygamy is theoretically illegal in Equatorial Guinea but is still commonly practiced and such unions are recognized by the nation's system of customary law; which provides those under such unions with exactly the same rights found under the country's civil marriages. However, unlike civil marriage, customary marriages do not grant men and women equal rights; with all of the rights falling into the husband's hands.[1][2][3]

References
  1. CEDAW Report West Africa
  2. West Africa
  3. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-02-04. Retrieved 2009-02-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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