AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoParliamentary & Local Elections: São Tomé and Príncipe’s legislative, municipal and regional elections began on 27 September, with about 142,000 voters choosing 55 National Assembly seats and local bodies, plus authorities for Príncipe’s Autonomous Region; the CEN says international observers were briefed on monitoring rules, while President Carlos Vila Nova urged high turnout and calm counting. Opposition Momentum: In Sunday’s parliamentary polls, the main opposition MLSTP won the most seats (24), but fell short of an outright majority; President Carlos Vila Nova’s party, ADI, took about 23 seats, leaving MCI-PS/PUN (six seats) as a likely kingmaker in coalition talks. Youth Exodus & Jobs: Voters repeatedly linked the ballot to jobs and living standards, amid rising emigration—World Bank estimates put nearly 40,000 São Toméans abroad (about 18% of the population). Príncipe Conservation Dividend: On Príncipe, Mark Shuttleworth’s Faya Foundation has started paying residents small quarterly sums for pledges to avoid damaging activities; early reports show payouts far below advertised maximums, with critics saying it misses a chance to align with government economic needs. Feminist Funding Debate: A new discussion on Portuguese-speaking Africa argues feminist movements in countries including São Tomé and Príncipe face a fragmented funding ecosystem that leaves them under-resourced and less visible.
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