AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPresident Sworn In: São Tomé and Príncipe President Carlos Vila Nova was sworn in for a second five-year term after winning 55.88% in July’s first round; legislative elections are set for September 27, with the prime minister holding most executive power. Nigeria–São Tomé Ties: Nigeria’s Tinubu, via Defence Minister Bello Matawalle, pledged deeper cooperation with São Tomé on maritime security, the Nigeria–São Tomé and Príncipe Joint Development Zone, trade and investment. Fishermen Returned: Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri handed over two rescued São Tomé fishermen to the São Tomé embassy after they drifted into Nigerian waters for about eight days. Russian Cultural Push: Russia plans to expand its “Russian Houses” across Africa, with new partner sites including São Tomé and Príncipe, aiming to grow Russian-language and education links. Bird Conservation: Global Birdfair funding is backing work to protect São Tomé and Príncipe’s rarest birds, including species with tiny remaining populations. Heritage Tourism: UNESCO added six plantation “rocas” on Principe and São Tomé to its World Heritage List, drawing restoration and tourism interest.
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