AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPresidential Transition: São Tomé and Príncipe President Carlos Vila Nova was sworn in for a second five-year term, after winning re-election in the first round with 55.88% of the vote; the ceremony drew regional leaders, including Morocco’s representative Aziz Akhannouch and officials from Portugal and Mozambique, with legislative elections set for September 27. Nigeria–São Tomé Ties: Nigeria’s government, represented by Defence Minister Bello Matawalle, pledged deeper cooperation with São Tomé and Príncipe on maritime security, the Nigeria–São Tomé and Príncipe Joint Development Zone, and trade—while Bayelsa State also handed over two rescued São Tomé fishermen to the São Tomé envoy. Aviation Link for Africa: Portugal’s TAP airline is heading into a final negotiation round after bids for a 44.9% stake were deemed too similar to pick a winner, with TAP’s Africa routes including São Tomé and Príncipe. Geoscience Training: Eighteen participants from 13 African countries—including São Tomé and Príncipe—completed a 26-day geoscientific mapping course in Namibia supported by the EU. Heritage & Tourism: UNESCO-listed plantation “rocas” tied to slavery are drawing investor interest, alongside continued popularity of São Tomé’s open-air Tchiloli theatre.
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