AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRegional Telecoms: São Tomé and Príncipe took part in Central African regulators’ October 20–21 meeting, where Cameroon was chosen to host ARTAC’s headquarters and regulators approved updated rules and new working groups. Trade and Ports: The country joined officials from eight other nations at an Accra workshop on digital port systems, aimed at cutting delays and improving regional trade. Development Finance: UNCTAD’s World Investment Forum reported the first funded project under an expanded ocean-economy fund in São Tomé and Príncipe, though details were not provided. Environmental Crime: São Tomé and Príncipe backed a proposal at the UN to begin negotiations on a protocol targeting crimes such as illegal mining and wildlife trafficking; the resolution passed with 83 votes in favour. Economic Outlook: The IMF expects São Tomé and Príncipe to be among sub-Saharan Africa’s five slowest-growing economies in 2026. A UN review says its graduation from least-developed-country status is expected to bring little direct trade shock, but stresses the need to diversify the economy. Blue Economy: Nigeria will lead work on a regional marine policy covering nine Gulf of Guinea states, including São Tomé and Príncipe.
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