Moving to Malabo in November, better to learn Spanish or French?

I am an American and took an oil and gas job in Malabo. I move to Malabo in November 2013. I was wondering if it would be better for me to learn Spanish or French, since I know both are official languages. Does everyone speak both languages, or do most people only speak Spanish?

Thanks

Hello njt91.

Welcome to Expat.com! :)

Aurélie

hello people speak spanish and English

thx and  you will be welcome

hi guys how are you duing i hope that you duing well may GOD bless you am MUCCACY LOVE i want you to be my friend becouse i want to come to equatorial guinea but i did not have some one thear so

Hi

Learn Spanish! Equatorial Guineans speak mostly spanish and a few speak French but they will tell you that : We Guineans speak Spanish! Then if you have time you can learn French but it is not so necessary. You will also find Guineans who speak English.

Anaelle