AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMaritime Security: The US Coast Guard kept São Tomé and Príncipe on its port-security advisory list, saying affected ports are not maintaining effective antiterrorism measures—meaning extra security steps for ships that recently called there. Oil & Gas (Regional Exploration): Petrobras has moved into direct talks for four offshore blocks in Ghana’s underexplored Keta Basin after Ghana approved its application; the move is part of Petrobras’ push to replenish reserves across Africa, and it also notes Petrobras’ existing presence in São Tomé and Príncipe. Trade & Services Integration: Tralac reports SADC is operationalising Mutual Recognition Agreements under Article 7 of the Free Movement Protocol, with São Tomé and Príncipe among the few countries that have ratified the protocol—aimed at easing cross-border movement of service providers. Economy Watch: A new inflation roundup puts São Tomé and Príncipe at 9.70% (June 2026), up from 9.20% the month before, as prices continue to pressure households. Diplomacy: Venezuela and São Tomé and Príncipe marked 20 years of diplomatic relations, highlighting cooperation in education, agriculture, gender, and technical collaboration.
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