AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDiplomatic Appointments: India named Lakshmanan Ramesh Babu as its next ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire and Vinay Kumar as its next ambassador to São Tomé and Príncipe, with both expected to take up their posts soon. Aviation Oversight: The EU updated its Air Safety List, banning 154 airlines; São Tomé and Príncipe appears among the countries whose certified carriers are banned from EU skies due to inadequate safety oversight. Trade & Customs Capacity: Under the EU-WCO Rules of Origin Africa Programme, customs officials from São Tomé and Príncipe joined Training of Trainers workshops, building local capacity to apply rules of origin in preferential trade agreements. Regional Sports Diplomacy: Nigeria’s Abuja 2027 Africa Schools Games preparations included a coordination visit led by João Da Costa Manuel of São Tomé and Príncipe, as the event’s local organising work and venues are inspected. Global Context (Wealth & Climate): A Bloomberg/IMF comparison highlights how Dangote’s wealth now exceeds the GDP of several African economies, including São Tomé and Príncipe; separate reporting flags May 2026 as the world’s second-warmest May on record.
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