AGP Executive Report
Last update: 28 minutes agoEU Election Watch: The EU will deploy an Electoral Observation Mission to São Tomé and Príncipe for the 2026 presidential vote (July 19) and subsequent legislative/local/regional elections (Sept. 27), with a core team already in-country and a long-term observer group joining later. Marine Protection: São Tomé and Príncipe has formally designated its first two marine protected areas off the coast—Ilhéu das Rolas–Malanza–Jalé and Santana—setting no-take zones and restricting industrial extraction while allowing regulated artisanal fishing. Diplomacy & Consular Links: Serbia has consented to the opening of a São Tomé and Príncipe consulate in Belgrade, to be led by an honorary consul. Innovation & IP Cooperation: The European Patent Organisation’s president visited Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe to strengthen cooperation on patents, innovation, and technology transfer, including a validation agreement with Angola. Regional Energy Interest: A Petrobras–Pemex MoU highlights deepwater Gulf of Mexico exploration and notes Petrobras’ broader expansion that includes acreage in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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