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Last update: 7 hours agoOil & Gas Licensing: São Tomé and Príncipe has launched a fast-track licensing round for ultra-deepwater acreage west of the islands, offering stakes up to 85% in Blocks 7, 8 and 9 (with 15% reserved for the state) and a 30 June bid deadline plus a $25,000 payment; the blocks sit 250–300 km west of Gabon, in waters roughly 2,000–3,500 metres deep, with major operators already active in the deep Gulf of Guinea. Regional Mobility & Trade: A new Mo Ibrahim Foundation report warns Africa’s integration is being held back by slow political action on free movement, noting only four countries—including São Tomé and Príncipe—have ratified the AU’s 2018 Free Movement of Persons Protocol, keeping visa-free access low and raising the cost of intra-African commerce. Digital Finance Regulation: The Neves Licensing Authority says demand is rising for modern, specialized licensing frameworks for digital finance and cross-border fintech, as remote onboarding and cloud-based payments reshape how regulators need to structure oversight. Business Culture & Brand Boost: A Highland Chocolatier from Scotland won four International Chocolate Awards, using single-origin São Tomé cocoa—another reminder that the island’s ingredients are finding global premium markets.
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