AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoIndependence Diplomacy: Angola’s President João Lourenço sent congratulations to São Tomé and Príncipe President Carlos Manuel Vila Nova for the country’s 51st Independence anniversary, stressing shared liberation-era ties and renewed cooperation. Royal Message: Morocco’s King Mohammed VI also congratulated Vila Nova, praising friendship and pledging to deepen a “comprehensive partnership” with São Tomé and Príncipe. Energy Modernisation: TECMON Energy wrapped up a 29 June–2 July working visit, meeting Infrastructure Minister Nelson Cardoso and discussing a plan to stabilise and modernise São Tomé and Príncipe’s electricity sector across generation, transmission, distribution, metering, and revenue protection. Offshore Oil Deal: Petrobras completed its acquisition of a 75% operating interest and operatorship in offshore Block 3, with Oranto holding 15% and the National Petroleum Agency 10%, expanding Petrobras’ exploration footprint near São Tomé and Príncipe. Travel Rules Watch: Namibia updated its visa-on-arrival list, including São Tomé and Príncipe among eligible countries, while excluding many others.
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