AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSecurity & Policing: President Carlos Vila Nova urged that São Tomé’s National Police stay above political disputes, stressing neutrality, discipline, and respect for the law as the country heads toward multiple election dates, while the force marked its 51st anniversary with the incorporation of 185 new agents. Maritime & Trade Compliance: The U.S. Coast Guard kept São Tomé and Príncipe on its port-security advisory list, saying ports in affected countries are not maintaining effective antiterrorism measures—meaning extra security conditions for ships calling at those ports before entering the U.S. Energy & Investment: Petrobras said it wants to negotiate oil exploration contracts in Ghana and noted it already operates across Africa, including holding exploration interests in São Tomé and Príncipe—highlighting continued regional attention to offshore blocks. Regional Integration (SADC/AfCFTA): A SADC trade update pointed to progress on Mutual Recognition Agreements for services, noting São Tomé and Príncipe among the few countries that have ratified the Free Movement Protocol, as negotiations move toward MRAs in areas like legal services and tourism.
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