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Election Update: São Tomé and Príncipe’s Constitutional Court has officially declared Carlos Vila Nova president-elect after confirming the July 19 vote, with Vila Nova winning 31,613 votes (55.88%) in the first round. Diplomacy: Chinese President Xi Jinping sent congratulations to Vila Nova, saying China–São Tomé and Príncipe ties are building momentum and pledging to deepen the strategic partnership under FOCAC outcomes. UNESCO World Heritage: The UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan inscribed 25 new sites worldwide, including São Tomé and Príncipe’s historic Roças (plantations) of Agostinho Neto and São João dos Angolares—marking a first-ever World Heritage listing for the country. Regional Spotlight: Nigeria’s Navy says it arrested 12 crew members after intercepting a São Tomé and Príncipe-flagged tanker, MT Filia, alleging it loaded stolen crude worth over N660 million and discharged oil into the sea.

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Sao Tome and Principe's constitutional court declares Vila Nova president-elect after confirming election results

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Vila Nova Emerges President Elect Of São Tomé And Principe

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Xi congratulates president of Sao Tome and Principe on reelection

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Jul. 29, 2026

Xi congratulates Carlos Vila Nova on reelection as president of Sao Tome and Principe

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Jul. 29, 2026

Flash: Xi congratulates Carlos Vila Nova on reelection as president of Sao Tome and Principe

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Jul. 29, 2026

Urgent: Xi congratulates Carlos Vila Nova on reelection as president of Sao Tome and Principe

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Jul. 28, 2026

São Tomé and Príncipe’s historic plantations added to UNESCO world heritage list

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Jul. 28, 2026

From Nigeria to North Korea: Putin reshuffles Russian ambassadors in Africa

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President Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Message to Carlos Vila Nova on His Re-election as President of Sao Tome and Principe

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