AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPresidential Inauguration: São Tomé and Príncipe President Carlos Vila Nova was sworn in for a second five-year term at the National Assembly, after winning re-election in July with 55.88% of the vote; legislative elections are set for September 27. Regional Diplomacy: Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu sent congratulations through Defence Minister Bello Muhammad Matawalle, urging deeper cooperation on maritime security, the Nigeria–São Tomé and Príncipe Joint Development Zone (JDZ), trade and investment. Morocco’s Role: Morocco’s Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch represented King Mohammed VI at the inauguration, reaffirming “distinguished relations” and pledging continued bilateral cooperation. Heritage & Tourism: UNESCO’s World Heritage push highlights São Tomé’s former plantation “rocas” built on slavery, with a new 10-year restoration plan drawing private investors despite preservation challenges. Water Progress: UN-Water reports notable SDG 6 gains in drinking water, sanitation and hygiene, though universal access remains unfinished.
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