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Ocean is our lifeline: Why climate change is drowning small island nations and threatening us all
For most people, the ocean is a place for vacations, Instagram-worthy sunsets, or seafood platters. But in reality, the ocean is a life-support system for both humans and marine life. It is deeply tied to the air we breathe, the climate we live...
African Farmout Forum returns to AEW
The African Farmout Forum will return to African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies in 2025, offering a collaborative platform for international oil companies, national oil companies and upstream regulators to present their projects and...
Cape Verde open to regular labor immigration: minister
PRAIA, June 4 (Xinhua) -- Cape Verde is open to regular labor immigration through organized bilateral cooperation that takes into account its needs in specific sectors, Cape Verde's Minister for Investment Promotion and Business Development Eurico...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, April 2025 and Annual Revision
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...

Flames in battle mood
Malawi National Football Team, the Flames yesterday flew to Botswana ready to battle the Brave Warriors of Namibia in tomorrow’s Group H 2026 World Cup qualifier set for Francistown. US-based forward Mayele Malango has made the trip but FCB Nyasa...
Sao Tome and Principe's new gov't sworn in
SAO TOME, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- The new government of Sao Tome and Principe, led by Prime Minister Americo Ramos, was sworn in on Tuesday. In his speech, Ramos pledged to restore public trust in the nation and strengthen cohesion among state...
Sao Tome and Principe's president appoints central bank governor as new PM
SAO TOME, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- Sao Tome and Principe's President Carlos Vila Nova issued a presidential decree on Sunday appointing Americo D'Oliveira dos Ramos as the country's new prime minister. Before the appointment, Americo Ramos served as...
Sao Tome and Principe's new PM resigns
SAO TOME, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe Ilza Amado Vaz submitted her resignation to President Carlos Vila Nova on Sunday, citing the premature release of her proposed cabinet list to the public before informing the...

Sao Tome And Principe President Appoints CBN Governor As New Prime Minister
Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News Around Africa Monday, January 13th, 2025 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Sao Tome and Principe’s President Carlos Vila Nova has issued a presidential decree on Sunday appointing Americo D’Oliveira...
Top 10 African countries with the highest leap in GDP growth rate in 2025
Despite these hurdles, some African countries are expected to experience stronger real GDP growth in 2025 compared to the previous year, indicating resilience and potential benefits. Despite these hurdles, some African countries are expected to...

Mahama holds bilateral discussions with São Tomé counterpart
President John Mahama on Saturday held bilateral discussions with President Carlos Manuel Vila Nova of São Tomé in Accra. The discussions centred on the need to enhance cooperation between the two countries and share experiences in the area of oil...

Navy Seabees Improve Educational Infrastructure in Sao Tome
U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB)1, Det. Sao Tome, deployed under 22nd Naval Construction Regiment (NCR), are making significant improvements to local schools through the Almas Primary and Secondary School...

Today’s CAF World Cup Qualifiers Fixtures & Previews
Chad welcomes Black Stars in Group I Chad will welcome Ghana to the Stade Olympique Marechal Idriss Deby Itno on Thursday in the seventh round of CAF’s World Cup qualifiers, with the two sides sitting at opposite ends of Group I. The Black Stars...

Collaboration Among China, Europe and Africa Can Power Africa’s Energy Transition
As the climate crisis intensifies, transitioning to sustainable energy has emerged as a pivotal focus of global efforts. Outdated and fragile energy systems impede countries and regions from increasing energy access and affordability, improving...

Sports Mole previews Monday's friendly clash between Tunisia and Burkina Faso, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sports Mole previews Monday's friendly clash between Tunisia and Burkina Faso, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. For the first time ever, Tunisia and Burkina Faso will go head-to-head in a setting that bears no competitive...

Sao Tome and Principe president dismisses government, blaming 'inability'
Sao Tome and Principe's president has dismissed the government over an "inability" to resolve problems facing the tiny West African state and "frequent" absences by the prime minister. The decision by President Carlos Vila Nova was announced in a...
Sao Tome and Principe's president dissolves government, calls for new prime minister
SAO TOME, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) -- Sao Tome and Principe's President Carlos Vila Nova dissolved Prime Minister Patrice Trovoada's government on Monday and requested his party to propose a new candidate for the position of prime minister and head of...

Let’s “facilitate” Participation in Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year: Catholic Bishops in Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe
Pope Francis announced the start of a Year of Prayer on 21 January 2024 in preparation for the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, the second in his Pontificate after the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy in 2015. He said that the 2025 Jubilee Year will be...
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São Tomé and Príncipe : Ousted Prime Minister Takes Legal Action [Interview]
In an exclusive interview, the ousted Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe, Patrice Trovoada, reacts to President Carlos Vila Nova's decision to end his term of office. He described the decision as ‘illegal’ and ‘unconstitutional’. In response...

Liberia Battles Tunisia Today in World Cup Qualifiers
Monrovia – The Lone Star of Liberia will be in action this evening as they go head-to-head with the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Hammadi Agrebi Stadium in Rades. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m....