AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoImmigration & Tourism: The U.S. made its visa bond program permanent for 50 countries, but critics warn it could sharply cut travel—during the pilot, visa issuance to targeted applicants reportedly fell 83%. Public Finance Scrutiny: Nigeria was judged to have made no significant progress on fiscal transparency in a new U.S. report, with complaints about opaque budget reporting, weak audit independence, and limited public access to key financial details. Investment Migration Watch: As the EU cracks down on investor citizenship schemes, African governments are pushing “golden visa” and residency-by-investment options—São Tomé and Príncipe is named among countries with active frameworks. Heritage Milestone: UNESCO added 25 new World Heritage Sites, including first-ever entries for São Tomé and Príncipe, a step that can unlock conservation support and boost tourism. Energy & Offshore Prospects: TGS has started a 2D seismic reprocessing project off São Tomé and Príncipe with plans to deliver priority lines within seven months, aiming to improve subsurface imaging for future exploration. Diplomacy: Serbia’s foreign minister met São Tomé and Príncipe’s prime minister to discuss expanding cooperation in education, healthcare, agriculture, digitalization, and culture.
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