AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWater Access Gap: A new global map highlights that over 2 billion people still lack safely managed drinking water, with access near-universal in many wealthy countries but dropping below 20% in several low-income states. Regional Finance: Afreximbank appointed Peter Adeshola Olowononi as Director of Regional Operations for Southern Africa, effective May 1, taking over from Humphrey Nwugo; Olowononi previously covered client relations across Anglophone West Africa including São Tomé and Príncipe. EU Election Watch: The EU will deploy an Electoral Observation Mission to São Tomé and Príncipe for the 2026 presidential vote and subsequent legislative, local and regional elections, with a core team already in-country and long-term observers joining later. IMF Support for Shock: IMF Africa chief Zeine Zeidane says the Middle East conflict is still disrupting trade, energy and fertilizer flows, with Gulf production recovery expected to take months; the IMF has already approved or accelerated financing for countries including São Tomé and Príncipe. Community & Sport: On Príncipe, a new judo school in Ponta do Sol was inaugurated, expanding the island’s judo network and youth access to sport and education.
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