AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoChurch-State Relations: The Apostolic Nuncio in Angola and São Tomé e Príncipe, Monsenhor Kryspin Dubiel, said relations between the Catholic Church and the Angolan government are “excellent,” highlighting cooperation on humanitarian work, inter-religious dialogue and peace efforts during a visit to Cabinda. Biodiversity & Conservation: São Tomé and Príncipe is being highlighted for a new conservation model tied to everyday life and sustainable livelihoods, protecting UNESCO Biosphere Reserve areas and reducing illegal logging, charcoal making and wildlife poaching through community-based economic alternatives. Politics in São Tomé: The national electoral commission says the main opposition MLSTP won the most seats in Sunday’s parliamentary polls, but with 24 of 55 it still lacks a majority, setting up negotiations where the MCI-PS/PUN could play kingmaker as the next government faces unemployment, emigration and pressure on public services. Health Supply Cooperation: Libya has signed on to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention’s African Pooled Procurement Mechanism, joining countries including São Tomé and Príncipe to strengthen access to essential medicines and supplies. Business & Trade: Hitachi is reshaping its construction equipment dealer network across West and Central Africa, with Movicortes expanding territory to include São Tomé and Príncipe.
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