AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIndependence & Unity: São Tomé and Príncipe marked its 51st independence anniversary with President Carlos Vila Nova urging unity, peace, and a push to tackle economic and social challenges. Oil & Gas: Petrobras has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in offshore Block 3 in São Tomé and Príncipe, taking over as operator (75%) with Oranto Petroleum (15%) and ANP-STP (10%) in the consortium. Licensing Setback: São Tomé and Príncipe reportedly rejected bids in its latest offshore licensing round for Blocks 7, 8 and 9, citing insufficient bidder diversity, and said it will focus on already-awarded blocks before opening new rounds. Sports & Youth: The Judo Global of São Tomé and Príncipe held a nationwide Independence Open, bringing athletes from both islands together and expanding youth participation. Regional Mobility Rules: Zimbabwe, Zambia, Bahrain and Ethiopia published updated visa-on-arrival or visa-free/online-visa lists that include São Tomé and Príncipe among eligible African travellers. Culture & Music: AFRIMMA 2026 nominees were unveiled, with Davido leading nominations; the awards and a Dallas music festival are set for September 12, 2026.
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