AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPresidential Transition: 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 in July with 55.88% of the vote; the ceremony drew regional leaders and comes ahead of legislative elections set for Sept. 27. Foreign Policy & Diplomacy: Nigeria’s President Tinubu, represented by Defence Minister Bello Matawalle, and Morocco’s King Mohammed VI, represented by PM Aziz Akhannouch, both used the inauguration to push deeper cooperation with Vila Nova’s government. Maritime Security & JDZ: Nigeria reiterated plans to strengthen maritime security and cooperation around the Nigeria–São Tomé and Príncipe Joint Development Zone, alongside trade and investment. Regional Cooperation in Practice: In a separate Gulf of Guinea development, Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri handed over two rescued São Tomé fishermen to São Tomé’s chargé d’affaires/ambassador, underscoring cross-border maritime ties. Security-Defense Talks: Serbia’s foreign ministry said its officials met São Tomé’s defence minister in Belgrade, including discussion of tourism, economic links, and security/defence cooperation. Development Watch: UN-Water highlighted São Tomé and Príncipe’s progress on SDG 6, including gains in basic hygiene services and improved water/sanitation access, while noting universal access remains unfinished.
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