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Presidential Election Results: São Tomé and Príncipe’s National Electoral Commission says President Carlos Vila Nova has won a second term outright with 55.94% of the vote, avoiding a runoff; his main rival Nito Abreu (backed by the ADI after the incumbent split) won about 41.42%, with turnout concerns raised as voting was disrupted in at least one locality by protests. Political Stakes: The campaign centered on “political stability” versus jobs and slowing youth emigration, after Vila Nova dismissed Prime Minister Patrice Trovoada in 2025—an action later ruled unconstitutional—deepening the ADI split. Oil Policy Signal: The government rejected bids for three offshore oil blocs in the 2026 licensing round after only Petrobras and Nigeria’s Oranto Petroleum submitted offers, citing insufficient competition to set fair value. Regional Diplomacy: CPLP leaders marked the bloc’s 30th anniversary, with Angola hosting an interim parliamentary session in Luanda focused on strengthening democratic governance and cooperation. Mobility Lists: Visa-free access updates kept flowing across the region, including Panama publishing an African visa-free list that includes São Tomé and Príncipe.

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Sao Tome and Principe's President Vila Nova wins re-election: preliminary results

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