AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPresidential Update: São Tomé and Príncipe President Carlos Vila Nova was sworn in for a second five-year term after winning re-election with 55.88% in the July 19 vote; the next head of government will be chosen in legislative elections on September 27. Nigeria–São Tomé Ties: Nigeria’s Tinubu congratulated Vila Nova and pledged deeper cooperation on maritime security, the Joint Development Zone (JDZ), trade and investment, with Defence Minister Bello Matawalle delivering the message at the inauguration. Maritime Rescue in the Gulf of Guinea: Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri handed over two São Tomé fishermen rescued after drifting into Nigerian waters for eight days, highlighting shared Gulf of Guinea ties and the need for closer coordination. Culture & Heritage: UNESCO-listed “rocas” plantation estates tied to slavery are drawing tourism interest, while the open-air Tchiloli theatre tradition continues to thrive, with performers staging a medieval Portuguese tragedy centered on justice. Bird Conservation: Birdfair funding is supporting new hope for São Tomé and Príncipe’s rarest birds, including the Dwarf Ibis and São Tomé Grosbeak. Education Abroad: Russia plans to expand its “Russian Houses” cultural and educational centres across Africa, including in São Tomé and Príncipe, to promote language, education, science and culture.
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