AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPresidential Mandate Confirmed: São Tomé and Príncipe’s Constitutional Court has officially declared incumbent President Carlos Vila Nova president-elect after certifying the July 19 vote, with Vila Nova winning 31,613 votes (55.88%) in the first round versus Nito d’Abreu’s 23,457 (41.46%). International Backing: Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Vila Nova, citing “sound momentum” in China–São Tomé and Príncipe relations and urging implementation of FOCAC outcomes to deepen the strategic partnership. UNESCO World Heritage Milestone: At UNESCO’s 48th World Heritage Committee session in Busan, 25 new sites were added worldwide, bringing the list to 1,273; crucially for this country, Roças of São Tomé and Príncipe received inscription, marking one of the first-ever World Heritage listings for São Tomé and Príncipe. Regional Politics Watch: The week also saw broader diplomatic signals, including Russia appointing new ambassadors involving São Tomé and Príncipe, underscoring continued international attention on the country’s ties.
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