AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoElections & Jobs: São Tomé and Príncipe heads into Sunday’s legislative vote with voters focused on jobs and stopping youth emigration, after World Bank estimates put nearly 40,000 people abroad (about 18% of the population). Youth Exodus: Young voters say “nothing has changed” since birth and want investment, new businesses, and better transport infrastructure like a port and airport to create opportunities at home. Currency Pressure: A September 2026 ranking shows São Tomé and Príncipe’s dobra among the currencies needing the most units per US dollar, while the naira stayed off Africa’s “weakest” list despite ongoing volatility. Tourism Conservation Payments: On Príncipe, South African tech entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth’s Faya Foundation is paying residents conditional dividends for protecting nature, but early payouts are far below the maximum and critics say it misses broader government-led economic needs. Oil & Gas Deals: Petrobras signed production-sharing contracts for eight offshore exploration blocks in Ivory Coast (90% stake) and also signed a cooperation MoU in Mozambique, extending its Africa push beyond Brazil. Regional Finance Watch: Uganda’s public debt jumped to $37.1bn by June 2026 as domestic borrowing rose, lifting debt-to-GDP to 54.3% and raising refinancing risk concerns.
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