Offshore Energy: TGS has started a 2D seismic reprocessing project off São Tomé and Príncipe with ANP-STP, covering 14,651 km of legacy data (1999–2005) using modern pre-processing, velocity model building and depth migration to improve imaging for future exploration decisions. Citizenship & Mobility: São Tomé and Príncipe’s “golden passport” is being pitched as a fast, no-property option, with citizenship via a $90,000 National Transformation Fund contribution (plus fees) amid wider EU pressure on similar Caribbean schemes; meanwhile, Panama has listed only nine African countries for visa-free entry, including São Tomé and Príncipe. Diplomacy & Cooperation: Serbia’s foreign minister met São Tomé and Príncipe’s PM to discuss expanding ties in education, healthcare, agriculture, digitalisation and culture, and Serbia welcomed São Tomé and Príncipe’s participation in Expo 2027 Belgrade. Tourism Positioning: A new push highlights São Tomé and Príncipe’s “Africa’s Galápagos” approach—conservation-led, low-crowd tourism focused on biodiversity, culture and exclusivity. Global Business Context: A US visa bond rule now permanently applies to citizens of 30 African countries (with 24 exempt), adding another layer to travel costs for business visitors.