AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Election Watch: The European Union will send an Electoral Observation Mission to São Tomé and Príncipe for the 2026 presidential vote on July 19 and subsequent legislative, local and regional elections on September 27, with a core team already in-country and long-term observers joining later. IMF Support for STP: The IMF’s new Africa director, Zeine Zeidane, says the Middle East conflict is worsening shocks for sub-Saharan Africa and notes the Fund has approved augmented financing for São Tomé and Príncipe alongside other countries. Water Access Gap: A global data-driven map highlights that safe drinking water remains out of reach for billions, underscoring the scale of infrastructure and service gaps that governments—including in small island states—still face. Oil Exploration Ties: Petrobras and Mexico’s Pemex signed a two-year memorandum to cooperate on Gulf of Mexico exploration, including deepwater work, a reminder of how energy partnerships can reshape regional investment priorities. Sports & Youth: On Príncipe, a new judo school was inaugurated, expanding training access and using sport for inclusion and youth development.
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