AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFinancial Regulation & Licensing: A new explainer on São Tomé and Príncipe’s Neves Licensing Authority highlights why licensing, supervision, registration, and regulation are separate functions in cross-border finance—an issue that matters for banks, payment firms, investors, and compliance teams operating across multiple jurisdictions. Ocean & Trade Policy: West African states are pushing to include the Eastern Atlantic in the first wave of marine protected areas under a new high-seas treaty, with the Convergence Zone stretching to Nigeria and São Tomé and Príncipe—aiming to protect migration routes and marine nurseries while supporting sustainable development. Currency Watch: A continent-wide roundup flags São Tomé and Príncipe’s dobra among Africa’s weakest currencies versus the US dollar, pointing to import dependence and external economic pressures. Geopolitics & Influence: Ukraine’s intelligence reports Russia is expanding “Russian Houses” across Africa, including São Tomé and Príncipe, as part of a broader influence campaign alongside propaganda and support to aligned actors. Aviation Safety: The EU’s updated air safety list bans airlines from multiple countries, including São Tomé and Príncipe, restricting carriers from flying in EU skies.
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