AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIndependence Anniversary: São Tomé and Príncipe marked its 51st independence day on July 12, with President Carlos Vila Nova urging unity and peace as the country heads toward elections and tackles jobs, justice, youth employment, entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment. Energy & Industry: Petrobras has completed its acquisition of a 75% operating interest in offshore Block 3 in São Tomé and Príncipe, taking operatorship alongside Oranto Petroleum (15%) and the National Petroleum Agency (10%). Electricity Modernisation: TECMON Energy wrapped up a June 29–July 2 working visit to São Tomé and Príncipe, discussing plans to stabilise and modernise the national power sector across the full electricity value chain, including grid efficiency, metering, revenue protection and reducing losses. Diplomatic Messages: Angola’s João Lourenço and Morocco’s King Mohammed VI sent congratulatory messages to President Vila Nova on the independence celebrations. Travel Rules (Regional): South Africa, the UK and Cabo Verde published updated visa exemption/entry lists for 2026, shaping short-stay travel options across Africa.
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