AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUNESCO & Heritage: Sao Tome and Principe’s colonial-era “rocas” (plantation estates) on Principe and Sao Tome—built on slavery and forced labour—were added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List last month, with descendants like Conceicao Moreno linking family history to crumbling sites such as the Sundy plantation, while abandoned estates face preservation hurdles even as private investors eye tourism potential. Public Safety & Democracy: President Carlos Vila Nova urged that the National Police stay above political disputes, stressing neutrality, respect for state authority, and discipline as the country heads toward multiple election dates, including the July presidential vote and September legislative and local polls. Regional Integration & Mobility: A SADC trade update highlights progress on Mutual Recognition Agreements for cross-border services, noting Sao Tome and Principe among the countries that have ratified key free movement steps—raising the wider question of how service mobility connects to broader movement of people. Cost of Living: Inflation remains high across Africa; Sao Tome and Principe is listed at 9.70% (June 2026), up from 9.20%, with food and non-alcoholic beverages driving pressure.
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