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 turnout reported at a historically low level; the next head of government is set to be decided in legislative elections on September 27. Regional Diplomacy: Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu congratulated Vila Nova and, through Defence Minister Bello Muhammad Matawalle, pledged deeper cooperation on maritime security, the Nigeria–São Tomé and Príncipe Joint Development Zone, and trade/investment. International Ties: Morocco’s King Mohammed VI was represented by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch at the inauguration, reaffirming “distinguished relations” and continued bilateral cooperation. Maritime Cooperation in Practice: Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri handed over two rescued São Tomé fishermen to the São Tomé ambassador, citing Gulf of Guinea weather and proximity as drivers of repeated drift incidents and pointing to shared maritime links. Portugal Link: Portugal’s prime minister said Lisbon and São Tomé and Príncipe are preparing a bilateral summit focused on deepening cooperation and boosting Portuguese investment. Security/Defense Outreach: Serbia’s foreign ministry said its officials met São Tomé’s defence minister in Belgrade, discussing security cooperation and economic ties such as tourism.
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