AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMarine Conservation: São Tomé and Príncipe has officially designated its first two marine protected areas off the coast—Ilhéu das Rolas–Malanza–Jalé and Santana—setting no-take zones and protecting habitats like mangroves, nesting beaches, reefs and key fishing grounds. Innovation & Patents: The European Patent Organisation’s president visited Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe to boost co-operation on innovation, technology transfer and patent protection, including a validation agreement signed with Angola. Culture & Lusophone Links: The China–Portuguese-speaking countries cultural week continued with performances at Senado Square, while the Policromia Lusófona handicraft exhibition opened at IAM Gallery, featuring traditional works from multiple Portuguese-speaking countries including São Tomé and Príncipe. Regional Finance: Afreximbank appointed Peter Adeshola Olowononi as Director of Regional Operations for Southern Africa, with prior experience covering São Tomé and Príncipe among other countries. Sports (Regional Interest): Malawi kicked off the CUCSA Games in Botswana with a 1-0 win over hosts Botswana, targeting a historic run to the final.
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