AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 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; turnout was 59%, and executive power remains largely with the prime minister, with legislative elections set for September 27. Regional Diplomacy: Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, represented by Defence Minister Bello Muhammad Matawalle, pledged deeper cooperation with Vila Nova on maritime security, the Nigeria–São Tomé and Príncipe Joint Development Zone (JDZ), trade and investment. Portugal Ties: Portugal’s Prime Minister Luís Montenegro said Lisbon is preparing a bilateral summit with São Tomé and Príncipe to deepen cooperation and encourage Portuguese investment. North Africa Link: Morocco’s King Mohammed VI was represented by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch at the inauguration, reaffirming “distinguished relations” and brotherhood-based cooperation. Security & Defence Outreach: Serbia’s foreign ministry said its officials met São Tomé and Príncipe’s Defence and Internal Affairs minister in Belgrade, discussing security/defence cooperation and tourism, and noting São Tomé and Príncipe withdrew a prior decision recognizing “Kosovo.” Water & Sanitation Progress: UN-Water highlighted São Tomé and Príncipe’s SDG 6 gains, including improved basic hygiene coverage and progress on safely managed services, though universal access remains unfinished.
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