AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSecurity & Elections: President Carlos Vila Nova said São Tomé’s Polícia Nacional must sit above political disputes, stressing neutrality and respect for the state as the country heads toward multiple election dates, including presidential polls on 19 July and legislative/municipal/regional contests on 27 September. Public Safety Oversight: He urged officers to avoid confusing authority with arbitrariness and neutrality with inaction, speaking during the National Police’s 51st anniversary and the swearing-in of 185 new agents. Maritime Security: The US Coast Guard kept São Tomé and Príncipe on its port-security advisory list, meaning extra antiterrorism conditions may apply to ships calling at affected ports before entering the US. Energy & Oil Policy: Petrobras said it wants to negotiate exploration contracts in Ghana and noted it already operates in São Tomé and Príncipe, holding interests in four offshore exploration blocks. Regional Integration & Mobility: A SADC-focused report highlights progress on Mutual Recognition Agreements for services, noting São Tomé and Príncipe among the few countries that have ratified the Free Movement Protocol.
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