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Election Verification: São Tomé and Príncipe’s Constitutional Court has officially certified President Carlos Vila Nova as president-elect after final tabulation of the July 19 vote, with Vila Nova winning 31,613 votes (55.88%) in the first round; challenger Nito d’Abreu received 23,457 (41.46%). Diplomatic Outreach: Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Vila Nova, saying China–São Tomé and Príncipe ties are building momentum and pledging to advance the strategic partnership via the Beijing FOCAC outcomes. International Recognition for Heritage: UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee in Busan inscribed 25 new sites for 2026, including São Tomé and Príncipe’s Roças, marking the country’s first-ever World Heritage listing; the session also added first-time inscriptions for Comoros and South Sudan. Regional Governance & Law: While not São Tomé-specific, the week’s coverage also highlighted calls for faster judicial handling of maritime crime, after a foreign-flagged tanker allegedly linked to crude theft was seized and prosecutors urged to move quickly.

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Sao Tome and Principe's constitutional court declares Vila Nova president-elect after confirming election results

Sao Tome and Principe's constitutional court declares Vila Nova president-elect after confirming election results

Xi congratulates Carlos Vila Nova on reelection as president of Sao Tome and Principe

Xi congratulates Carlos Vila Nova on reelection as president of Sao Tome and Principe

Flash: Xi congratulates Carlos Vila Nova on reelection as president of Sao Tome and Principe

Flash: Xi congratulates Carlos Vila Nova on reelection as president of Sao Tome and Principe

Urgent: Xi congratulates Carlos Vila Nova on reelection as president of Sao Tome and Principe

Urgent: Xi congratulates Carlos Vila Nova on reelection as president of Sao Tome and Principe


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Jul. 30, 2026

President Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Message to Carlos Vila Nova on His Re-election as President of Sao Tome and Principe

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China

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Jul. 30, 2026

UNESCO World Heritage: 25 new sites inscribed

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Jul. 29, 2026

UNESCO World Heritage: 25 new sites inscribed

UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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Jul. 28, 2026

Three New Countries Join the World Heritage List: A Major Milestone for Africa and SIDS

UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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May 28, 2026

Minister Aaron Motsoaledi delivers keynote address at Regional Mental Health InterCountry Workshop,27 May

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Feb. 17, 2026

São Tomé and Príncipe issues first citizenship by investment passport in January 2026

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