AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBilateral Security and Diplomacy: In Belgrade, Serbia’s foreign ministry secretary general Dušan Kozarev met São Tomé and Príncipe’s defence and internal affairs minister Horácio de Sousa to push forward economic ties, especially tourism, and cooperation on security and defence; Kozarev also thanked São Tomé and Príncipe for withdrawing its earlier decision to recognise Kosovo. Water and Sanitation Delivery: A UN-Water SDG 6 acceleration update highlights São Tomé and Príncipe’s progress on drinking water and hygiene, noting basic water access rose to about 80% in 2015, while safely managed water sits at 37% and safely managed sanitation at 35%, alongside a 21% gain in basic hygiene services coverage between 2015 and 2024. Police Above Politics: President Carlos Vila Nova urged that the National Police remain above political disputes, stressing neutrality and respect for state authority as the country approaches multiple election dates. Maritime Accountability Spillover: Ghana’s MV Sankofa penalty waiver sparked calls for legal clarity and scrutiny of seaworthiness and clearance steps, with São Tomé and Príncipe repeatedly referenced as the vessel’s purported flag state. Heritage and State Visibility: UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee session in Busan recorded São Tomé and Príncipe’s first inscription among new African entries, underscoring the political weight of heritage recognition for small island states.
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