AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMaritime Security Update: The US Coast Guard kept 22 countries on its port security advisory list, including São Tomé and Príncipe, saying ports there are not maintaining effective antiterrorism measures—meaning extra security steps for ships calling at affected ports before entering the US. Oil & Gas Exploration: Petrobras has begun negotiations to acquire exploration rights for four offshore blocks in Ghana’s Keta Basin after Ghana approved contract talks, as production fell to 37.3 million barrels in 2025. Regional Energy Data Deal: Viridien signed a multi-client agreement with Senegal’s Petrosen to improve offshore subsurface data in the MSGBC basin, aiming to boost exploration investment. Citizenship-by-Investment: São Tomé and Príncipe’s golden passport program is open for $90,000 plus fees, with processing typically around two months and no property visit required. Diplomacy & Agriculture: Venezuela and São Tomé and Príncipe marked 20 years of diplomatic relations, highlighting cooperation in education and agriculture. Currency Pressure: A report flags São Tomé and Príncipe’s dobra among Africa’s weakest currencies, at about 22,282 per US dollar in August 2026.
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