AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElections Kick Off: São Tomé and Príncipe’s parliamentary, municipal and regional elections began on 27 September, with the National Electoral Commission (CEN) saying about 142,000 voters are eligible and seven parties contest 55 National Assembly seats plus local and Príncipe regional authorities for four-year terms. Observer Setup: CEN met accredited international observers, including a La Francophonie mission led by Angélique Ngoma, to outline monitoring rights and responsibilities. Turnout Pressure: President Carlos Vila Nova and CEN chief Jeudiger do Nascimento urged voters to turn out, warning that abstention “banalizes” the vote. Youth Exodus Dominates Campaign: Voters across the islands say the top issue is stopping young people leaving, citing job shortages and calling for investment, new businesses, and better transport links. Príncipe Conservation Cash Scheme: Separate from the vote, AFP reports Mark Shuttleworth’s Faya Foundation has started paying Príncipe residents for pledges to avoid environmentally damaging activities, but critics say payouts are far below promised levels and don’t replace broader government-led development.
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