AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoParliamentary Politics: São Tomé and Príncipe’s main opposition MLSTP won the most seats in Sunday’s parliamentary polls, taking 24 of 55—short of the 28 needed for an outright majority—while President Carlos Vila Nova’s Independent Democratic Action came second with about 23 seats; the MCI-PS/PUN (around six seats) could become a kingmaker as negotiations begin, with Domingos Monteiro saying his party is open to talks and will back whichever side prioritizes improving living standards amid pressure on jobs, emigration, and public services like water and electricity. Church and Governance: In Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe, the Apostolic Nuncio Monsenhor Kryspin Dubiel said relations between the Church and the government are excellent, citing cooperation on humanitarian initiatives, inter-religious dialogue, and peace efforts. IMF and Development Policy: The IMF says LDC graduation doesn’t automatically translate into faster or slower growth, using São Tomé and Príncipe’s 2024 graduation as part of a wider review of recent graduates and their mixed post-graduation outcomes. Environment and State Capacity: São Tomé and Príncipe highlights a new conservation model tied to sustainable economic activity, aiming to replace extractive livelihoods with lower-impact alternatives to protect its UNESCO biosphere and sea turtle habitats.
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