AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSports Diplomacy: ANOCA’s Africa Schools Games coordination team, led by João Da Costa Manuel of São Tomé and Príncipe, is in Abuja inspecting venues and preparations for the 2027 event, as Nigeria’s National Sports Commission reiterates its push for a “world-class” grassroots tournament. Diplomatic Appointments: India has named Vinay Kumar as its next ambassador to the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, with Lakshmanan Ramesh Babu appointed ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire. Aviation Safety: The EU updated its Air Safety List, banning 154 airlines; the list also notes that carriers certified in São Tomé and Príncipe are among those banned from European skies due to inadequate safety oversight. Trade Facilitation: With WCO support, Customs officials from São Tomé and Príncipe joined training to build local expertise on rules of origin for preferential trade agreements. Environment & Nature: A feature highlights São Tomé and Príncipe’s endemic birdlife, shaped by the islands’ volcanic isolation.
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