Africa Is The World's 'Youngest' Region, Asia The 'Oldest'

The world’s population is aging, but not evenly. While some regions are growing older at an alarming pace, others remain remarkably young. In this graphic, Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu maps the median age in every country, showing where...

São Tomé and Príncipe rolls out blockchain-based citizenship program

Homepage > News > Business > São Tomé and Príncipe rolls out blockchain-based citizenship program São Tomé and Principe has launched a citizenship-by-investment (CBI) program in partnership with United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based technology firm...

TAP IS EUROPE’S BEST AIRLINE TO AFRICA AND SOUTH AMERICA

TAP Air Portugal received two awards in Sardinia, Italy, at the World Travel Awards 2025 (WTA 25) ceremony, as Best European Airline to Africa and Best European Airline to South America. Sofia Lufinha, TAP’s Chief Customer Officer, who received...

São Tomé and Príncipe advances tourism policy with high-level dialogue on economic diversification

São Tomé and Príncipe will hold a High-Level Policy Dialogue on 30 October to strengthen evidence-based tourism policy as part of its economic diversification strategy, supported by the UN Economic Commission for Africa. São Tomé and Príncipe will...

The bear and the bot farm: Countering Russian hybrid warfare in Africa

Summary Russia has made significant inroads in Africa—particularly in Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic and Mali—deploying military operations that, while limited in scope, are often devastating for local civilian populations. At the same...

Flames slip in FIFA rankings after loss to Sao Tome

The Malawi national football team, the Flames, has dropped two places in the latest FIFA rankings, falling to 128th from 126th. This comes barely days after the team’s 1-0 loss to Sao Tome and Principe, which is in position 191 in the FIFA...

Tunisia, most urbanized country in North Africa in 2025

According to the African Exponent website, Tunisia ranks as the most urbanized country in North Africa in 2025, with an urbanization rate of 70.88%. Urbanization refers to the phenomenon where a growing share of the population lives in cities...

São Tomé And Principe Appoints Nigerian Energy Guru Harry Ebohon As Special Advisor On Trade And Investment

The Prime Minister and Head of Government of São Tomé and Principe, Américo Ramos, has appointed Nigerian entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer of Propetrol Limited, Mr Harry E. Ebohon, as Special Advisor on trade and investment. The...

2025 GEG Lusofonia Festival celebrates with music, dance, cuisine

The 2025 Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) Lusofonia Festival, which opened on Friday, invites residents and tourists to immerse themselves in the diverse cultures of the Portuguese-speaking world, with a special focus on Angolan culture. The...

Africa and the Birth of the Modern World

Introduction: The World Built on Africa We often tell the story of the modern world — the Renaissance, the Age of Exploration, the Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution — as though it was written only in Europe. Yet beneath Europe’s rise lay...

African governments urged to prioritise health, education of their people 

Accra, Oct. 17, GNA – The 12th Edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary has been held in Banjul, The Gambia, with a call on African governments to strengthen partnerships and commitments to advance the health and education of their...

U.S. deletes Mali from visa-bond list in bid to ease diplomatic tensions

The United States has backed down from a diplomatic standoff with Mali, removing the West African nation from its controversial Visa Bond Pilot Program just days before the requirements were set to take effect. In its latest update on October 23,...

Flames Shocked as São Tomé Secures First-Ever World Cup Qualifying Win

By Suleman Chitera Malawi’s national football team, the Flames, has suffered a stunning 1–0 defeat to São Tomé and Príncipe in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match played in Tunisia on Monday. The loss marks a historic moment for São Tomé, as...

Malawi falters as São Tomé snatches a historic Win

In a stunning twist that has left fans reeling, Malawi squandered a golden opportunity to finish second in Group H of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, suffering a shock 1-0 defeat to São Tomé and Príncipe, a team that had yet to earn a single point...

Goal and Highlights for São Tomé and Príncipe 1-0 Malawi in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match

Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for tuning in for another World Cup Qualifying match. Stay tuned for the repercussions of this game and the upcoming matches. Good afternoon, and see you next time! END OF MATCH And in the last...

Pasuwa Sounds the Alarm: “No Room for Complacency” as Flames Face Sao Tome

Flames coach Kallisto Pasuwa has warned his players against complacency as Malawi take on Group H bottom-placed Sao Tome and Principe this afternoon in their final 2026 World Cup qualifier at the Stade Olympique de Sousse in Tunisia. Pasuwa While...

Pasuwa warns Flames against complacency ahead of crucial Sao Tome clash

TUNIS-(MaraviPost)-Flames head coach Kalisto Pasuwa has urged his players to stay focused and avoid underestimating Sao Tome and Principe as Malawi prepares for their final match in Group H qualifier of the FIFA World Cup preliminary stage in...

São Tomé and Príncipe inks lucrative fisheries agreement with EU

São Tomé and Príncipe has signed a new fisheries protocol with the European Union, innovating on a 40-year partnership, reports state news agency STP-Press. The new four-year protocol allows EU vessels to fish around 6,500 tonnes of tuna and other...

Preview: Sao Tome & Principe vs Malawi - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Sao Tome & Principe and Malawi, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Sao Tome and Principe and Malawi will lock horns in their final Group H game of the...

Tunisia crushes Sao Tome, Príncipe 6-0 in 2026 World Cup African qualifiers

Sao Tome - Saba: The Tunisian national team crushed São Tomé and Príncipe 6-0 in the match held on Friday evening, as part of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Tunisian player Firas Chaouat opened the scoring for the Carthage Eagles...