Govt prioritizes youth skills development to boost economic growth

MOSA MAOENG MASERU – Government has emphasized the importance of investing in skills development for young people, equipping them to actively participate in shaping the country’s economy. This initiative aims to modernize and fuel sustainable...

GIABA Ministerial Committee meet in Accra to strengthen fight against illicit financial flows

The Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) convened its 2nd extraordinary ministerial meeting to deliberate on key regional security and financial threats. The meeting, held in Accra on Saturday, July 19,...

Designing a Resilient and Data-Driven FinCrime Function in the Age of AI

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Officials make unprecedented announcement about unique islands: 'A major milestone'

"New ways." by Christine DulionOctober 24, 2025 A small island nation in Central Africa has just made big environmental history. São Tomé and Príncipe, a tropical archipelago off the coast of Gabon, has become the first entire country ever...

Sao Tome: Union federation expects more dialogue, respect under new government

The leader of Sao Tome and Principe’s largest trade union federation has expressed the conviction that there will be more dialogue, respect for trade union freedom and fewer strikes from now on in the archipelago, which has a new government “with...

US-Mali visa row: US removes Mali from list requiring visa bonds

The two countries required each other's citizens to post up to 10,000 dollars in bonds if they are applying for a tourist or business visa. The US has now removed Mali from the list of countries required to post visa bonds to obtain a US visa. Up...

U.S. Ends Visa Bond Policy For Mali, Signaling Diplomatic Shift

The United States Department of State has officially removed the West African nation from its Visa Bond Pilot Program, just days before the requirements were set to take effect. The decision, announced in an updated roster released on October 23,...

List of at risk economies in Africa that are not considered fragile states

This difference indicates inadequacies in how fragility is characterized, emphasizing the need to reconsider global measures for measuring conflict and vulnerability. According to a report by the World Bank, Fragile and Conflict-Affected...

Liberia Enters Carbon Market

The Liberian Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is leading the country's entry into the carbon market, aiming to sell carbon credits to companies and individuals seeking to offset their emissions. Dr. Emmanuel Yarpolowo, EPA Executive Director,...

Top 15 strongest currencies in Africa in 2025

In 2025, Africa’s currency landscape reflects a continent in economic transition, marked by resilience, reform, and rising global relevance. While many African nations continue to grapple with inflation, political instability, and external debt, a...

MIF, C-PLPEX and 2025MFE conclude with over 140 agreements

The four-day trio of trade shows held in Macau concluded on Saturday with the signing of more than 140 cooperation agreements, the organisers said, noting that 15 per cent involved Portuguese-speaking countries. The 2nd China–Portuguese-speaking...

São Tomé and Príncipe Reiterates 'Constant Position' in Favor of Morocco's Territorial Integrity, Sovereignty over Entire Territory, Including Moroccan Sahara

São Toméan Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Communities, Ilza Maria dos Santos Amado Vaz, reiterated, on Thursday in Rabat, her country's constant position in favor of Morocco's territorial integrity and sovereignty over its...

Sao Tomé Hosts First National Judo Championships

On 21st December 2024, the Island of Sao Tomé made history by organising their first ever national judo championships. The event was previsouly always organised on Principe. Organised by the Judo Global Association of Sào Tomé and Prîncipe, the...

Sao Tome and Principe's new gov't sworn in

SAO TOME, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- The new government of Sao Tome and Principe, led by Prime Minister Americo Ramos, was sworn in on Tuesday. In his speech, Ramos pledged to restore public trust in the nation and strengthen cohesion among state...

Sao Tome and Principe's president appoints central bank governor as new PM

SAO TOME, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- Sao Tome and Principe's President Carlos Vila Nova issued a presidential decree on Sunday appointing Americo D'Oliveira dos Ramos as the country's new prime minister. Before the appointment, Americo Ramos served as...

Sao Tome and Principe's new PM resigns

SAO TOME, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe Ilza Amado Vaz submitted her resignation to President Carlos Vila Nova on Sunday, citing the premature release of her proposed cabinet list to the public before informing the...

Sao Tome And Principe President Appoints CBN Governor As New Prime Minister

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News Around Africa Monday, January 13th, 2025 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Sao Tome and Principe’s President Carlos Vila Nova has issued a presidential decree on Sunday appointing Americo D’Oliveira...

Sao Tome and Principe's ruling party names new prime minister

SAO TOME, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- The Independent Democratic Action Party (ADI), the ruling party in Sao Tome and Principe, on Wednesday proposed Helio Almeida as the new prime minister and head of government, replacing Patrice Trovoada, who was...

São Tomé and Príncipe: President fires Prime Minister and government

São Tomé and Príncipe's President, Carlos Vila Nova, has fired the country's Prime Minister, Patrice Emery Trovoada, and the government. The move was announced in a statement published by the presidency on Monday. Explaining the reasoning behind...

São Tomé and Príncipe : Ousted Prime Minister Takes Legal Action [Interview]

In an exclusive interview, the ousted Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe, Patrice Trovoada, reacts to President Carlos Vila Nova's decision to end his term of office. He described the decision as ‘illegal’ and ‘unconstitutional’. In response...