Innovation & IP Cooperation: EPO President António Campinos visited Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe to deepen ties on patents, innovation and technology transfer, including the signature of an agreement to validate European patents in Angola. Regional Finance Leadership: Afreximbank appointed Peter Adeshola Olowononi as Director of Regional Operations for Southern Africa, effective May 1, taking over from Humphrey Nwugo; Olowononi previously led client relations across Anglophone West Africa including São Tomé and Príncipe. Entrepreneurship Network: WenCHAM launched in St. Kitts and Nevis, building a global network of entrepreneur chapters (including São Tomé & Príncipe) focused on smart finance, inclusive growth and entrepreneurial diplomacy. Trade & Agriculture Outlook: A new roundup highlights Africa’s top agro-exports driving trade growth in 2026, pointing to cocoa, coffee, cashews and other high-value crops as key foreign-exchange earners. Digital Connectivity Watch: A guide on Starlink’s rollout across Africa notes it is live in 26 countries but still absent in South Africa, with pricing and speed details varying by market. Cultural Economy Link: Policromia Lusófona, a Lusophone handicraft exhibition featuring works from São Tomé and Príncipe and other Portuguese-speaking countries, opened at IAM Gallery as part of the China–Portuguese-speaking cultural week.