AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoElection Watch: São Tomé and Príncipe’s opposition MLSTP/PSD narrowly won September’s election with 24 seats, ahead of the ruling ADI’s 23. Leader Américo Barros says he will seek a minority government, while record-low turnout of 41.3% adds to the political uncertainty. Travel and Trade: São Tomé and Príncipe is among 50 countries whose nationals face a US visa bond of up to $20,000 for tourist and business visas. The Philippines, by contrast, includes São Tomé and Príncipe among 46 African countries eligible for stays of up to 30 days without a visa, a policy Manila says is intended to encourage tourism and investment. Growth Outlook: The IMF says São Tomé and Príncipe’s 2024 graduation from least-developed-country status did not automatically change growth prospects for past graduates. Their average real GDP growth was about 2.9% in the five years before and after graduation, with outcomes shaped by factors such as tourism, resources and external shocks.
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