AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCPLP at 30: São Tomé and Príncipe is among the nine member states marking the Community of Portuguese Language Countries’ 30th anniversary today, highlighting 30 years of cooperation spanning education, trade, health, maritime security and mobility. Offshore Oil Setback: São Tomé and Príncipe has reportedly rejected all bids in its latest exploration licensing round for blocks 7, 8 and 9, saying proposals lacked operator diversity, despite interest from Petrobras and Oranto. Petrobras Expands in West Africa: Petrobras has completed its acquisition of a 75% stake and operatorship in offshore Block 3, with Oranto holding 15% and the state petroleum agency 10%, strengthening its exploration push in the Gulf of Guinea. Electricity Sector Modernisation: TECMON Energy concluded a working visit to discuss stabilising and modernising São Tomé and Príncipe’s power sector, covering generation through revenue protection, with a focus on reliability and reducing losses. Travel Rules for Business Mobility: Poland’s 2026 visa-free list includes São Tomé and Príncipe (one of only three African countries), while Mozambique confirmed its 2026 eVisa eligibility list for African travellers.
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