Investment Migration Watch: A new report says demand for “golden passports” didn’t disappear after the EU ended formal investor-citizenship schemes; African states are now expanding residency-by-investment and citizenship-by-investment options to capture the same mobility-driven demand. São Tomé and Príncipe Passport Policy: One outlet highlights São Tomé and Príncipe’s “golden passport” at about $90,000 via a National Transformation Fund contribution plus fees, framed as a way to raise foreign currency for education, healthcare, energy and infrastructure amid an energy crisis and weak growth. Bilateral Diplomacy: Serbia’s foreign minister, Marko Đurić, met São Tomé and Príncipe’s prime minister, Américo Ramos, to deepen cooperation in education, healthcare, agriculture, digitalization and culture, and to discuss international issues including Serbia’s appreciation for São Tomé and Príncipe’s stance on Kosovo. Offshore Energy Development: TGS, with ANP-STP, has started a São Tomé and Príncipe 2D seismic reprocessing project covering 14,651 km to improve depth imaging and prospect evaluation, with priority lines in seven months and full results expected in Q3 2027. Heritage Milestone: UNESCO’s Busan session added 25 new World Heritage Sites, including São Tomé and Príncipe’s first-ever listing, a move that can unlock conservation support and boost tourism visibility.