AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMarine Conservation & Fisheries: São Tomé and Príncipe has officially designated its first two marine protected areas off its coast—Ilhéu das Rolas–Malanza–Jalé and Santana—part of a planned network of eight MPAs covering 93 km², with no-take zones protecting key habitats like mangroves, nesting beaches, reefs, and fishing grounds. Innovation & IP Cooperation: The European Patent Organisation’s president visited Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe to strengthen co-operation on innovation, technology transfer, and patent protection, including Angola’s 23 June agreement to validate European patents. Water & Industry Risk: A new global map highlights extreme water stress pressures—Kuwait tops the list at 3,850%—and shows how water scarcity can ripple into agriculture, manufacturing, and daily supply. Regional Finance: Afreximbank appointed Peter Adeshola Olowononi as Director of Regional Operations for Southern Africa, with prior experience covering São Tomé and Príncipe and major project financing across energy, fertiliser, and infrastructure. Sustainable Development Rankings: Tunisia placed third in Africa and 72nd globally in the 2026 Sustainable Development Report, with progress in health and education but ongoing strain from resource pressures and territorial inequalities.
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