AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPresidential Transition: São Tomé and Príncipe President Carlos Vila Nova was sworn in for a second five-year term at the National Assembly after winning re-election in July with 55.88% of the vote; turnout hit a low 59%, and legislative elections are set for Sept. 27 to choose the next prime minister. Diplomatic Outreach: Nigeria’s President Tinubu, via Defence Minister Bello Matawalle, congratulated Vila Nova and pledged deeper cooperation on maritime security, the Nigeria–São Tomé and Príncipe Joint Development Zone, trade and investment. Portugal Ties: Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro said Lisbon is preparing a bilateral summit with São Tomé and Príncipe focused on deeper cooperation and investment by Portuguese firms. Morocco Representation: Morocco’s King Mohammed VI was represented by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, who reaffirmed plans to strengthen “distinguished relations” with São Tomé and Príncipe. Regional Cooperation: Serbia’s foreign ministry said it met São Tomé’s defence and internal affairs minister in Belgrade, with Serbia thanking São Tomé for withdrawing recognition of “Kosovo” and discussing security, defence and tourism links. Maritime Human Story: In Bayelsa, Governor Douye Diri handed over two rescued São Tomé fishermen to the São Tomé chargé d’affaires after they drifted into Nigerian waters for eight days. Capacity Building: Eighteen participants including São Tomé and Príncipe completed a 26-day geoscientific mapping training in Namibia supported by the EU.
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