AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPresidential Transition: São Tomé and Príncipe President Carlos Vila Nova was sworn in for a second five-year term after winning re-election in July; the ceremony at the National Assembly drew regional leaders, and legislative elections are set for Sept. 27. Nigeria–São Tomé Relations: Nigeria’s Tinubu sent congratulations via Defence Minister Bello Matawalle, pledging deeper cooperation on maritime security, the Nigeria–São Tomé and Príncipe Joint Development Zone, trade and investment. Maritime Cooperation in Practice: Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri handed over two rescued São Tomé fishermen to the São Tomé envoy after they drifted into Nigerian waters, underscoring Gulf of Guinea ties and the need for closer coordination. Portugal–São Tomé Diplomacy: Portugal’s Prime Minister Luís Montenegro said a bilateral summit is being prepared to deepen cooperation and boost Portuguese investment. Regional Security & Diplomacy: Serbia’s foreign ministry said it met São Tomé’s defence/internal affairs minister in Belgrade, with talks also touching tourism and security cooperation. Capacity Building: 18 participants from 13 African countries, including São Tomé and Príncipe, completed a geoscience mapping training in Namibia supported by the EU.
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