AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBlue Economy: Nigeria will lead work on a marine and blue economy policy for nine Gulf of Guinea states, including São Tomé and Príncipe, aiming to improve maritime security, sustainable ocean use and regional economic cooperation. Agriculture: Farmers are expanding into vanilla as São Tomé seeks alternatives to ageing cocoa plantations and volatile cocoa prices; growers see the high-value spice as a new source of income. Fintech: São Tomé-founded Sao Payment Global has launched in Ghana, its fifth market, using the country as a hub for expansion across Anglophone West Africa. Air Links: Lufthansa’s selected bid for a stake in TAP Air Portugal could affect a key Lisbon connection for São Tomé travellers and businesses; the deal remains subject to approval.
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