AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMarine Protection: São Tomé and Príncipe has officially designated its first two marine protected areas off the coast—Ilhéu das Rolas–Malanza–Jalé and Santana—covering mangroves, nesting beaches, reefs and key fishing grounds, with no-take zones for full protection. Culture & Trade: The Lusophone handicraft exhibition “Policromia Lusófona” opened at IAM Gallery in São Tomé, running to July 5, showcasing crafts from Portuguese-speaking countries including São Tomé and Príncipe. EU Elections Watch: The European Union will deploy an Electoral Observation Mission for the 2026 presidential elections and the later legislative, local and regional polls, with teams already arriving in mid-June. Finance & Regional Jobs: Afreximbank appointed Peter Adeshola Olowononi as Director of Regional Operations for Southern Africa, taking effect May 1, after serving in client relations across Anglophone West Africa including São Tomé and Príncipe. IMF Support: The IMF’s new Africa chief, Zeine Zeidane, says Middle East conflict fallout is hitting sub-Saharan economies and notes augmented financing already approved for São Tomé and Príncipe.
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