AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMaritime & JDZ Cooperation: Nigeria’s President Tinubu, via Defence Minister Bello Matawalle, congratulated São Tomé and Príncipe President Carlos Manuel Vila Nova on his re-election and urged deeper ties on maritime security, the Nigeria–São Tomé and Príncipe Joint Development Zone, plus trade and investment. New Presidential Term: Vila Nova was sworn in for a second five-year term after winning 55.88% in the July 19 vote, pledging to uphold the constitution and push economic, social and cultural progress. Portugal Investment Push: Portugal’s Prime Minister Luís Montenegro said Lisbon and São Tomé and Príncipe are preparing a bilateral summit focused on deepening cooperation and encouraging Portuguese business investment. UNESCO Heritage for Tourism: UNESCO’s new World Heritage listing of six plantation “rocas” tied to slavery and forced labour is already drawing private investor interest, alongside a 10-year restoration plan aimed at turning history into a tourism asset. Water & Hygiene Progress: A UN-Water acceleration study highlights gains in access to water, sanitation and hygiene, including improved basic hygiene coverage since 2015. Security & Defence Links: Serbia’s foreign ministry says talks with São Tomé’s defence minister in Belgrade focused on strengthening economic ties, especially tourism, and cooperation on security and defence. Aviation Expansion: euroAtlantic Airways added an Airbus A330-300 to boost long-haul ACMI and charter capacity, including weekly flights serving São Tomé.
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