AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBiodiversity Watch: A new Birdfair-funded push is helping protect São Tomé and Príncipe’s rarest birds, including the Dwarf Ibis, the São Tomé Grosbeak and Newton’s Fiscal, as habitat loss, hunting and invasive mammals keep populations dangerously low. Presidential Update: President Carlos Vila Nova was sworn in for a second five-year term, after winning re-election with 55.88% in July; the ceremony drew regional leaders and comes ahead of legislative elections on September 27. Gulf of Guinea Diplomacy: Nigeria’s Tinubu congratulated Vila Nova and pledged deeper cooperation on maritime security and the Nigeria–São Tomé and Príncipe Joint Development Zone, with trade and investment also on the agenda. Maritime Rescue Story: Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri handed over two São Tomé fishermen rescued after drifting into Nigerian waters, highlighting how close Gulf of Guinea routes can turn into shared responsibilities. Cultural Heritage: São Tomé’s open-air Tchiloli theatre continues to thrive, bringing a medieval Portuguese tragedy to life and drawing crowds with its message of justice. Education & Skills: Eighteen geoscience trainees from 13 African countries, including São Tomé and Príncipe, completed a mapping course in Namibia supported by the EU.
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