AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNational Police Neutrality: President Carlos Vila Nova said the Polícia Nacional must sit above political disputes, serving the Republic and all citizens with equal impartiality, urging discipline and respect for law as São Tomé and Príncipe heads toward multiple elections in 2026. Security & International Scrutiny: The US Coast Guard kept São Tomé and Príncipe on its port-security advisory list, citing ports that are “not maintaining effective antiterrorism measures,” meaning extra security steps for ships calling there before entering the US. Regional Integration (SADC): A SADC trade update highlighted progress on Mutual Recognition Agreements under Article 7, noting only a small set of countries—including São Tomé and Príncipe—have ratified the Free Movement Protocol, while AfCFTA ratification has expanded. Energy Links (Petrobras): Petrobras said it is negotiating offshore exploration in Ghana, and the report notes the company already has exploration interests in São Tomé and Príncipe, keeping regional oil and gas ties in focus. Civic Space Watch: A CIVICUS review said São Tomé and Príncipe is among the few Sub-Saharan countries considered “open,” contrasting with widespread repression elsewhere.
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