AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUNESCO World Heritage: The 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee wrapped up in Busan with a push for more inclusive protection of sites worldwide, and a big moment for São Tomé and Príncipe: the country’s plantations were among the latest additions, alongside South Sudan and Comoros, bringing the total to 1,273 sites across 173 nations. Living heritage & tourism: A closer look at São Tomé’s “rocas” (plantation estates) shows how places built on slavery and forced labour are now crumbling—yet drawing private investor interest for tourism, raising urgent questions about preservation and how to tell these histories. Local governance & policing: President Carlos Vila Nova urged that the National Police stay above political disputes, stressing neutrality, discipline, and respect for the law as the country heads toward major election milestones. Regional integration: A SADC-focused update highlights progress on Mutual Recognition Agreements for services, noting São Tomé and Príncipe among the countries that have ratified key free-movement frameworks. Cost of living: Inflation remains a concern across Africa; São Tomé and Príncipe is listed with 9.70% inflation (June 2026), the highest since December 2025.
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