AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoElections in São Tomé and Príncipe: With Sunday’s vote approaching, residents say the top priority is stopping youth from leaving. Voters across São Tomé’s markets and taxi ranks want jobs, new business opportunities, and better infrastructure, while some young motorcycle-taxi drivers question whether voting can change anything. Nature, money, and politics on Príncipe: South African tech entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth’s Faya Foundation has started paying residents for pledges to avoid environmentally damaging activities. But early payouts are far below what the scheme advertises, and critics say it’s a missed chance to align with government plans for broader economic and social needs. Regional instability with spillover risk: Ethiopia’s 2022 truce has reportedly broken down again, with renewed clashes tied to accusations between government forces and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, raising fears of wider instability in the region.
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