AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCitizenship-by-investment spotlight: São Tomé and Príncipe’s “golden passport” is being marketed as a fast route to citizenship, with applications reportedly processed in about two months and eligibility tied to a $90,000 investment plus fees, with dependents allowed and no need to live in the country during processing. Energy & data for exploration: French firm Viridien signed a multi-client subsurface data deal with Senegal’s Petrosen, aiming to improve geoscience information and boost exploration interest across the MSGBC offshore basin. Regional diplomacy: President Adama Barrow joined Gabon’s 66th Independence celebrations in Libreville, with leaders including São Tomé and Príncipe’s President Carlos Vila Nova among the attendees. Currency pressure: A report on August 2026 exchange rates lists São Tomé and Príncipe’s dobra among Africa’s weakest currencies, with the dollar requiring over 22,000 units. Health systems training: A World Bank-backed programme trained health professionals across Eastern and Southern Africa to strengthen frontline surveillance, including NCD monitoring, with São Tomé and Príncipe among participating countries.
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