AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHealth Procurement & Regional Trade: Libya signed an MoU with Africa CDC to join the African Pooled Procurement Mechanism, aiming to boost bargaining power for medicines, support local manufacturing, and improve affordability; Libya also took chairmanship of the ReTAC for North Africa. Politics & Jobs: In São Tomé and Príncipe’s parliamentary race, the main opposition MLSTP won the most seats (24/55) but fell short of a majority, setting up coalition talks where the MCI-PS/PUN could act as kingmaker; voters are pushing for jobs, better services, and action against youth emigration. Youth Exodus Pressure: Reporting ahead of the election highlights that nearly 40,000 São Toméans live abroad (about 18%), with labor shortages felt in sectors like construction and young people demanding investment and opportunities. Construction Equipment Market Moves: Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe is reshaping its dealer network across West and Central Africa, with MDA expanding coverage and Movicortes taking on additional territories including São Tomé and Príncipe. Currency Watch: A September 2026 currency ranking places the São Tomé and Príncipe dobra among the weakest by nominal exchange rate per US dollar, underscoring ongoing import-cost and price-pressure risks. Business & Investment Policy: A report on citizenship-for-investment schemes notes Sierra Leone is offering new pathways for foreign entrepreneurs, described as similar to a scheme previously introduced by São Tomé and Príncipe.
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