AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoElections Update: São Tomé and Príncipe’s electoral commission says the main opposition MLSTP won the most seats in Sunday’s parliamentary polls, taking 24 of 55—short of the 28 needed for a majority—while President Carlos Vila Nova’s ADI took about 23; MCI-PS/PUN won six and Basta two, making MCI-PS/PUN a potential kingmaker as negotiations begin. Youth & Jobs: Voters across the islands are pushing for action on unemployment and the fast-growing youth exodus, with many saying promises must turn into real improvements in services, infrastructure, and opportunities at home. Príncipe Conservation Cash: On Príncipe, Mark Shuttleworth’s Faya Foundation has started paying residents for environmental pledges, but early payouts are far below the advertised maximum—highlighting both interest in protection and criticism that the scheme doesn’t replace broader economic plans. Business & Trade: Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe is reshaping its dealer network across West and Central Africa, expanding coverage that now includes São Tomé and Príncipe.
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