AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU Fisheries Renewal: The European Parliament has approved renewing EU fisheries agreements with São Tomé and Príncipe (and the Cook Islands), keeping European tuna and longliner fleets operating in the Gulf of Guinea until December 2032, in return for annual payments and support for local sustainable fisheries management. Maritime Security Context: This comes as regional maritime cooperation stays in focus—Obangame Express tested readiness across West and Central Africa, with São Tomé and Príncipe among the participating states. Climate Finance Watch: In the wider region, donors gathered in Brazzaville to mobilize $5.32bn for Congo Basin climate projects, including ecosystem management and coastal protection—São Tomé and Príncipe is listed among member countries tied to the fund. What’s Missing Locally: This week’s coverage is light on São Tomé and Príncipe domestic politics beyond the fisheries deal.
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