AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoMarine Conservation: São Tomé and Príncipe has officially designated its first two marine protected areas off its coast—Ilhéu das Rolas–Malanza–Jalé and Santana—setting no-take zones and protecting habitats for turtles, seabirds and other biodiversity. EU Election Watch: The European Union will send an Electoral Observation Mission to São Tomé and Príncipe for the 2026 presidential vote and follow-on legislative, local and regional elections, with a core team already in-country and long-term observers joining later. Finance & Trade: Afreximbank appointed Peter Adeshola Olowononi as Director of Regional Operations for Southern Africa, taking over from Humphrey Nwugo, with Olowononi previously overseeing client relations across Anglophone West Africa including São Tomé and Príncipe. Regional Business & Culture: A Lusophone handicraft exhibition opened at the IAM Gallery in São Tomé, running to July 5, showcasing crafts from Portuguese-speaking countries including São Tomé and Príncipe. Health Diplomacy: The Merck Foundation held its 13th Africa-Asia Luminary gathering first ladies and partners to discuss health and patient-care improvements across Africa and Asia.
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