AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoElection Outlook: The opposition MLSTP/PSD narrowly won São Tomé and Príncipe’s September 27 parliamentary election, taking 24 seats with 37.5% of the vote, ahead of the ruling ADI’s 23 seats and 36.6%. MLSTP/PSD leader Américo Barros says he will seek a minority government tolerated by ADI, ruling out an alliance with the two smaller parties. Turnout hit a record low of 41.3%. US Travel Rules: São Tomé and Príncipe is among 50 countries whose citizens face a financial bond requirement when applying for US visitor visas; bonds can range from $10,000 to $20,000.
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