AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMarine Protection: São Tomé and Príncipe has officially designated its first two marine protected areas—Ilhéu das Rolas–Malanza–Jalé and Santana—covering mangroves, nesting beaches, reefs and key fishing grounds, with no-take zones for stronger protection of turtles and seabirds. Innovation & Patents: The European Patent Organisation’s president visited Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe to boost co-operation on innovation, technology transfer and patent protection, including Angola’s validation agreement for European patents. Water & Health Data: A new global map highlights water stress and clean-water gaps, showing how some countries use far more freshwater than nature can replenish and where safely managed drinking water still falls below 20%. Regional Finance: Afreximbank appointed Peter Adeshola Olowononi as Director of Regional Operations for Southern Africa, taking over from Humphrey Nwugo, with São Tomé and Príncipe included in his prior West Africa portfolio. Culture: “Policromia Lusófona” continues at Senado Square, featuring Lusophone crafts from São Tomé and Príncipe and other Portuguese-speaking countries. World Cup (Cape Verde): Cape Verde’s World Cup run stays in focus as Argentina vs Cape Verde headlines Round of 32 viewing.
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