EU Election Watch: The European Union will send an Electoral Observation Mission to São Tomé and Príncipe for the 2026 presidential vote and the later legislative, local and regional elections, with Sérgio Humberto leading and teams arriving from mid-June to assess the process against international standards. IMF Support for São Tomé and Príncipe: IMF Africa chief Zeine Zeidane says Middle East conflict fallout is still hitting sub-Saharan economies, warning disruptions to energy and fertilizer supplies could last months, while noting the IMF has already approved augmented financing for countries including São Tomé and Príncipe. Healthcare Partnerships: The Merck Foundation’s 13th Africa-Asia Luminary brought together First Ladies and health leaders to discuss strengthening healthcare systems, reporting over 2,600 scholarships for healthcare providers across 52 countries. Sports Development: On Príncipe, the Judo Global Association inaugurated a new judo school in Ponta do Sol, expanding to multiple schools nationwide and aiming at youth inclusion through sport. Finance Leadership (Regional): Cameroonian banker Guy Martial Awona, formerly CEO roles across Ecobank and now CEO of Orabank Togo, is profiled for his banking leadership across West Africa and São Tomé and Príncipe.