AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDiversity Visa 2026: The US State Department has published the official DV-2026 selected entrants list, with São Tomé and Príncipe among the countries represented in the Central Africa selections as the programme heads toward its September 30 deadline. Geoscience Training: Eighteen participants from 13 African countries, including São Tomé and Príncipe, completed a 26-day geoscientific mapping course in Namibia, building skills in field data collection, geochemistry, geophysics and remote sensing. Maritime Rescue & Ties: Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri handed over two rescued São Tomé fishermen to the São Tomé embassy, highlighting Gulf of Guinea links and renewed cooperation on maritime safety. New Leadership in São Tomé: President Carlos Vila Nova was sworn in for a second term after winning the July election, with international leaders attending; executive power remains with the prime minister ahead of legislative elections on September 27. UNESCO Heritage Spotlight: UNESCO’s World Heritage push includes plantation “rocas” tied to slavery history in São Tomé and Príncipe, drawing investor interest alongside a major restoration challenge. Water & Hygiene Progress: A UN-Water SDG 6 acceleration study says São Tomé and Príncipe has improved access to water, sanitation and hygiene, with gains in basic hygiene coverage since 2015.
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