AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSão Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship-by-Investment: The government is selling “golden passports” for a one-time $90,000 contribution to its National Transformation Fund (plus fees), aiming to fund education, healthcare, energy and infrastructure as growth slows and electricity shortages bite. UNESCO World Heritage: The World Heritage Committee added the Roças of São Tomé and Príncipe to the list, highlighting the Portuguese plantation system and its history, including forced labor; the update also marks the first-ever inscriptions for São Tomé and Príncipe. Visa Access Shock (US): The United States made its refundable visa bond programme permanent, effective 3 August 2026, with consular officers able to require deposits up to $20,000 for B1/B2 visas—covering São Tomé and Príncipe among 50 countries—while refunds depend on strict compliance. Diplomacy: Serbia’s foreign minister Marko Đurić met São Tomé and Príncipe’s PM Américo Ramos in Belgrade, discussing cooperation in education, healthcare, agriculture, digitalisation and culture. Tourism Positioning: New coverage spotlights São Tomé and Príncipe as an “Africa’s Galápagos” destination that avoids mass tourism, leaning on conservation and exclusivity.
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