AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPresidential Inauguration: São Tomé and Príncipe President Carlos Vila Nova was sworn in for a second five-year term at the National Assembly after winning re-election with 55.88% in the July 19 vote, with turnout reported at 59% and legislative elections set for Sept. 27 to choose the next prime minister. Regional Diplomacy: Morocco’s King Mohammed VI was represented by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, while Angola’s foreign minister Téte António also attended, underscoring continued high-level ties. Nigeria–São Tomé Cooperation: Nigeria pledged deeper collaboration with Vila Nova’s government, focusing on maritime security and the Nigeria–São Tomé and Príncipe Joint Development Zone, plus trade and investment, as Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle delivered Tinubu’s message at the inauguration. Maritime Rescue, Local Governance: In Bayelsa, Governor Douye Diri handed over two São Tomé fishermen rescued after drifting into Nigerian waters to São Tomé’s embassy, highlighting Gulf of Guinea cooperation and the recurring cross-border fishing incidents. International Mobility: A US court ruling reopened legal paths for some Diversity Visa applicants ahead of the Sept. 30 deadline, with São Tomé and Príncipe among affected countries mentioned in coverage.
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