Sao Tome and Principe

Country São Tomé and Príncipe
Capital São Tomé
Continent Africa
Currency Dobra(STD)
Languages Portuguese, Forro, Angolar & Principense

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Discovered and claimed by Portugal in the late 15th century, the islands' sugar-based economy gave way to coffee and cocoa in the 19th century - all grown with plantation slave labor, a form of which lingered into the 20th century. While independence was achieved in 1975, democratic reforms were not instituted until the late 1980s. The country held its first free elections in 1991, but frequent internal wrangling between the various political parties precipitated repeated changes in leadership and two failed coup attempts in 1995 and 2003. The recent discovery of oil in the Gulf of Guinea promises to attract increased attention to the small island nation.

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Sao Tome and Principe - Wikipedia
Sao Tome and Principe - CIA World Fact Book
Sao Tome and Principe - BBC
Sao Tome and Principe - Timeline - BBC

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Pope Leo meets President of the Democratic Republic of So Tom and Prncipe - Vatican NewsPope Leo meets President of the Democratic Republic of So Tom and Prncipe  Vatican News

WFP So Tom and Principe Country Brief, April - June 2025 - ReliefWebWFP So Tom and Principe Country Brief, April - June 2025  ReliefWeb

Sao Tome and Principe graduates from least developed country status - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Sao Tome and Principe graduates from least developed country status  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

TotalEnergies taps Shearwater for 3D survey off Sao Tome and Principe - Splash247TotalEnergies taps Shearwater for 3D survey off Sao Tome and Principe  Splash247

Falling Short: Rethinking Migration in So Tom and Prncipe - World Bank BlogsFalling Short: Rethinking Migration in So Tom and Prncipe  World Bank Blogs

Ethiopia, Namibia, So Tom and Prncipe step up digitalization - CoinGeekEthiopia, Namibia, So Tom and Prncipe step up digitalization  CoinGeek

India gifts six school buses to Sao Tome and Principe - ANI NewsIndia gifts six school buses to Sao Tome and Principe  ANI News

So Tom and Principe pilots MOSIP-based national digital ID system - Biometric UpdateSo Tom and Principe pilots MOSIP-based national digital ID system  Biometric Update

Democratic Republic of So Tom and Prncipe: Request for an Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Democratic Republic of So Tom and Prncipe - International Monetary Fund (IMF)Democratic Republic of So Tom and Prncipe: Request for an Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Democratic Republic of So Tom and Prncipe  International Monetary Fund (IMF)

WHO | Regional Office for Africa - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaWHO | Regional Office for Africa  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Wastewater-based surveillance for Hepatitis A virus, Enterovirus, Poliovirus, and SARS-CoV-2 in So Tom and Prncipe: A pilot study - ScienceDirect.comWastewater-based surveillance for Hepatitis A virus, Enterovirus, Poliovirus, and SARS-CoV-2 in So Tom and Prncipe: A pilot study  ScienceDirect.com

Minister announces eight new marine protected areas for So Tom and Prncipe - Fauna & FloraMinister announces eight new marine protected areas for So Tom and Prncipe  Fauna & Flora

So Tom and Prncipe: helping fishers and their future - africanews.comSo Tom and Prncipe: helping fishers and their future  africanews.com

African Development Bank Executive Director Reaffirms Support for So Tom and Prncipes Economic and Energy Transition During Official Visit - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Bank Executive Director Reaffirms Support for So Tom and Prncipes Economic and Energy Transition During Official Visit  African Development Bank Group

TotalEnergies fast-tracks 3D shoot in African offshore play - Upstream OnlineTotalEnergies fast-tracks 3D shoot in African offshore play  Upstream Online

Shearwater Geo to shoot 3D survey offshore So Tome & Principe - Offshore MagazineShearwater Geo to shoot 3D survey offshore So Tome & Principe  Offshore Magazine

India presents 6 school buses to Sao Tome and Principe - Northeast HeraldIndia presents 6 school buses to Sao Tome and Principe  Northeast Herald

Shearwater awarded 3D contract by TotalEnergies in Sao Tome & Principe - euro-petrole.comShearwater awarded 3D contract by TotalEnergies in Sao Tome & Principe  euro-petrole.com

Sao Tome and Principe Joins the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement - World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)Sao Tome and Principe Joins the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Sao Tome and Principe Case Study | Climate Refugees - Othering & Belonging InstituteSao Tome and Principe Case Study | Climate Refugees  Othering & Belonging Institute

4 States are taking important steps, Sao Tome and Principe and Vanuatu join the Convention on Cybercrime, Malta ratifies the First Protocol and Fiji signs the Second Protocol - Council of Europe4 States are taking important steps, Sao Tome and Principe and Vanuatu join the Convention on Cybercrime, Malta ratifies the First Protocol and Fiji signs the Second Protocol  Council of Europe

WFP So Tom and Principe Country Brief, January - March 2025 - Sao Tome and Principe - ReliefWebWFP So Tom and Principe Country Brief, January - March 2025 - Sao Tome and Principe  ReliefWeb

So Tom and Prncipe government dismissed by president - EuronewsSo Tom and Prncipe government dismissed by president  Euronews

Investing in rural people in Sao Tome and Principe - IFADInvesting in rural people in Sao Tome and Principe  IFAD

Shearwater Awarded 3D Contract By TotalEnergies In Sao Tome & Principe - Ocean News & TechnologyShearwater Awarded 3D Contract By TotalEnergies In Sao Tome & Principe  Ocean News & Technology

Sao Tome and Principe - General DebateSao Tome and Principe  General Debate

So Tom and Prncipe: President fires Prime Minister and government - africanews.comSo Tom and Prncipe: President fires Prime Minister and government  africanews.com

Sao Tome and Principe endorses first ever fisheries management plan - Food and Agriculture OrganizationSao Tome and Principe endorses first ever fisheries management plan  Food and Agriculture Organization

Womens Rights in Sao Tome and Principe - The Borgen ProjectWomens Rights in Sao Tome and Principe  The Borgen Project

Genetic surveillance reveals low but sustained malaria transmission with clonal replacement in Sao Tome and Principe - NatureGenetic surveillance reveals low but sustained malaria transmission with clonal replacement in Sao Tome and Principe  Nature

Pirates board tanker off So Tom and Prncipe - Splash247Pirates board tanker off So Tom and Prncipe  Splash247

Sao Tome and Principe among three new sites recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) - Food and Agriculture OrganizationSao Tome and Principe among three new sites recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)  Food and Agriculture Organization

Sao Tome Economy 2024: Organic Cocoa Revival - FarmonautSao Tome Economy 2024: Organic Cocoa Revival  Farmonaut

Sao Tome and Principe President Dismisses Government - News Central TVSao Tome and Principe President Dismisses Government  News Central TV

WFP So Tom and Principe Country Brief, July - August 2024 - ReliefWebWFP So Tom and Principe Country Brief, July - August 2024  ReliefWeb

African Development Bank Group approves $7.9 million grant to bolster So Tom and Prncipes economic recovery - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Bank Group approves $7.9 million grant to bolster So Tom and Prncipes economic recovery  African Development Bank Group

President Vila Nova violated the constitution, says ousted So Tom PM Trovoada - The Africa Report.comPresident Vila Nova violated the constitution, says ousted So Tom PM Trovoada  The Africa Report.com

India gifts fleet of six school buses to Sao Tome and Principe - Social News XYZIndia gifts fleet of six school buses to Sao Tome and Principe  Social News XYZ

India Donates 6 School Buses To Sao Tome & Principe To Support Education - Free Press JournalIndia Donates 6 School Buses To Sao Tome & Principe To Support Education  Free Press Journal

Western Sahara: Sao Tome and Principe Renews Support for Moroccos Territorial Integrity - Morocco World NewsWestern Sahara: Sao Tome and Principe Renews Support for Moroccos Territorial Integrity  Morocco World News

So Tom and Prncipe gets its third prime minister in a week - Macao NewsSo Tom and Prncipe gets its third prime minister in a week  Macao News

As two 20-year-old tankers from So Tom & Prncipe leave Murmansk, the EU takes new measures against 'shadow fleet' - The Barents ObserverAs two 20-year-old tankers from So Tom & Prncipe leave Murmansk, the EU takes new measures against 'shadow fleet'  The Barents Observer

Afreximbank and Government of So Tom and Prncipe to host forum aimed at promoting investment and enhancing trade - African Export-Import BankAfreximbank and Government of So Tom and Prncipe to host forum aimed at promoting investment and enhancing trade  African Export-Import Bank

Sao Tome and Principe PM Patrice Emery Trovoada visits Taj Mahal in Agra - ANI NewsSao Tome and Principe PM Patrice Emery Trovoada visits Taj Mahal in Agra  ANI News

Shearwater awarded 3D contract by TotalEnergies in Sao Tome & Principe - MarketScreenerShearwater awarded 3D contract by TotalEnergies in Sao Tome & Principe  MarketScreener

Ambassadors Special Self-Help Fund in Angola and Sao Tome and Principe - fundsforNGOsAmbassadors Special Self-Help Fund in Angola and Sao Tome and Principe  fundsforNGOs

CFPs: Strengthening the Civil Society Organisations in Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe - fundsforNGOsCFPs: Strengthening the Civil Society Organisations in Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe  fundsforNGOs

Striking a balance between hunting and conservation in So Tom and Prncipe - BirdLife InternationalStriking a balance between hunting and conservation in So Tom and Prncipe  BirdLife International

Sao Tome and Principe's new PM resigns - tripuratimes.comSao Tome and Principe's new PM resigns  tripuratimes.com

ATC 2025: Tanzania, So Tom and Prncipe lead charge in energy innovation, investment - EnviroNews NigeriaATC 2025: Tanzania, So Tom and Prncipe lead charge in energy innovation, investment  EnviroNews Nigeria

Sao Tome and Pincipe president fires the prime minister and his government - France 24Sao Tome and Pincipe president fires the prime minister and his government  France 24

So Tom and Prncipes president names a new head of government - Macao NewsSo Tom and Prncipes president names a new head of government  Macao News

Shearwater Geoservices Lands 3D Seismic Survey in Sao Tome & Principe - MarketScreenerShearwater Geoservices Lands 3D Seismic Survey in Sao Tome & Principe  MarketScreener

Remote African island nation is becoming a prime destination for Pelorus - Travel WeeklyRemote African island nation is becoming a prime destination for Pelorus  Travel Weekly

TRI in Sao Tome and Principe: Setting up a carbon credit system with local farmers - Food and Agriculture OrganizationTRI in Sao Tome and Principe: Setting up a carbon credit system with local farmers  Food and Agriculture Organization

So Tom & Prncipe reiterates constant position in favor of Moroccos territorial Integrity - The North Africa PostSo Tom & Prncipe reiterates constant position in favor of Moroccos territorial Integrity  The North Africa Post

Sao Tome and Principes new PM resigns - Social News XYZSao Tome and Principes new PM resigns  Social News XYZ

So Tom and Prncipe Offers the Best of Tropical Paradise - Africa.comSo Tom and Prncipe Offers the Best of Tropical Paradise  Africa.com

Failed coup attempt in Sao Tome and Principe - Prime Minister - africanews.comFailed coup attempt in Sao Tome and Principe - Prime Minister  africanews.com

The Restoration Initiative - Sao Tome and Principe story - International Union for Conservation of NatureThe Restoration Initiative - Sao Tome and Principe story  International Union for Conservation of Nature

So Tom and Prncipe : Ousted Prime Minister Takes Legal Action [Interview] - africanews.comSo Tom and Prncipe : Ousted Prime Minister Takes Legal Action [Interview]  africanews.com

So Tom and Prncipe - cafonline.comSo Tom and Prncipe  cafonline.com

Ministerial visit to TRI project in Sao Tome and Principe - Food and Agriculture OrganizationMinisterial visit to TRI project in Sao Tome and Principe  Food and Agriculture Organization

So Tom and Prncipe is surging the tourism industry with new easy 15 days visa-free travel policy for 55 countries from Schengen Nations, Japan and USA - Travel And Tour WorldSo Tom and Prncipe is surging the tourism industry with new easy 15 days visa-free travel policy for 55 countries from Schengen Nations, Japan and USA  Travel And Tour World

Sao Tome Supreme court chief to be investigated for alleged sexual abuse - Plataforma MediaSao Tome Supreme court chief to be investigated for alleged sexual abuse  Plataforma Media

Russia gains Atlantic Port access through military deal with So Tom and Prncipe - Army RecognitionRussia gains Atlantic Port access through military deal with So Tom and Prncipe  Army Recognition

Qatar, Sao Tome and Principe Establish Diplomatic Relations - ????? ???????? ???????Qatar, Sao Tome and Principe Establish Diplomatic Relations  ????? ???????? ???????

Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan meets Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe - ????? ????? ????????Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan meets Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe  ????? ????? ????????

Sao Tome and Principe President dismisses government, blaming inability - Club of MozambiqueSao Tome and Principe President dismisses government, blaming inability  Club of Mozambique

Liberia vs Sao Tome and Principe - live score, predicted lineups and H2H stats - FotMobLiberia vs Sao Tome and Principe - live score, predicted lineups and H2H stats  FotMob

Highlights and goals: Equatorial Guinea 2-0 Sao Tome and Principe in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers - VAVEL.comHighlights and goals: Equatorial Guinea 2-0 Sao Tome and Principe in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers  VAVEL.com

A first-time guide to So Tom and Prncipe - Lonely PlanetA first-time guide to So Tom and Prncipe  Lonely Planet

Ghana, So Tom and Prncipe to hold high-level bilateral talks - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineGhana, So Tom and Prncipe to hold high-level bilateral talks  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Xinhua president meets Sao Tome and Principe's ambassador to China - XinhuaXinhua president meets Sao Tome and Principe's ambassador to China  Xinhua

Chinese experts key to agricultural development in So Tom and Prncipe - Macao NewsChinese experts key to agricultural development in So Tom and Prncipe  Macao News

Tourists in So Tom gather to watch release of 400 baby turtles into the sea - EuronewsTourists in So Tom gather to watch release of 400 baby turtles into the sea  Euronews

Feature: How Chinese agricultural expertise is improving farming in Sao Tome and Principe - XinhuaFeature: How Chinese agricultural expertise is improving farming in Sao Tome and Principe  Xinhua

CPLP: Community can play important role in energy transition Sao Tome PM - Club of MozambiqueCPLP: Community can play important role in energy transition Sao Tome PM  Club of Mozambique

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sao Tome and Principe Receives Copy of Credentials of Qatar's Ambassador - ????? ???????? ???????Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sao Tome and Principe Receives Copy of Credentials of Qatar's Ambassador  ????? ???????? ???????

Equatorial Guinea vs Sao Tome e Principe Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CAF) - The Stats ZoneEquatorial Guinea vs Sao Tome e Principe Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CAF)  The Stats Zone

So Tom and Prncipe National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)So Tom and Prncipe National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Gedson Fernandes Weighs Sao Tome and Principe Call-Up Amid Talks with National Team Director - Africa Top SportsGedson Fernandes Weighs Sao Tome and Principe Call-Up Amid Talks with National Team Director  Africa Top Sports

Xi meets Sao Tome and Principe's PM - English.gov.cnXi meets Sao Tome and Principe's PM  English.gov.cn

Xi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe Patrice Trovoada_Headlines - ????????????Xi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe Patrice Trovoada_Headlines  ????????????

Goals and Highlights for Liberia 2-1 Sao Tome and Principe in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match - VAVEL.comGoals and Highlights for Liberia 2-1 Sao Tome and Principe in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match  VAVEL.com

So Tom and Prncipe: Resident population rose to almost 210 thousand in 2024 - Medafrica TimesSo Tom and Prncipe: Resident population rose to almost 210 thousand in 2024  Medafrica Times

The wildlife secrets of Africas Galpagos Islands - The TelegraphThe wildlife secrets of Africas Galpagos Islands  The Telegraph

Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan Meets Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe - ????? ????????Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan Meets Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe  ????? ????????

UK strengthens ties with Angola and So Tom and Prncipe - GOV.UKUK strengthens ties with Angola and So Tom and Prncipe  GOV.UK

Sao Tom and Prncipe: Ilza Amado Vaz Becomes the Third Female Prime Minister - Powers of AfricaSao Tom and Prncipe: Ilza Amado Vaz Becomes the Third Female Prime Minister  Powers of Africa

Sao Tome: PM asks judges to review airport fees in ongoing spat with president - Club of MozambiqueSao Tome: PM asks judges to review airport fees in ongoing spat with president  Club of Mozambique

News - Navy Seabees Improve Educational Infrastructure in Sao Tome - DVIDSNews - Navy Seabees Improve Educational Infrastructure in Sao Tome  DVIDS

Angola, So Tom and Principe Bishops Triduum Prayer for peace in Mozambique concludes with call to end violence - Club of MozambiqueAngola, So Tom and Principe Bishops Triduum Prayer for peace in Mozambique concludes with call to end violence  Club of Mozambique

Portuguese-born Spiritan Bishop in So Tom e Prncipe Dies Aged 94 - aciafrica.orgPortuguese-born Spiritan Bishop in So Tom e Prncipe Dies Aged 94  aciafrica.org

Sao Tome and Principe - General DebateSao Tome and Principe  General Debate

Angola, So Tom and Principe Bishops Triduum Prayer for Peace in Mozambique Concludes with Call to End Violence - aciafrica.orgAngola, So Tom and Principe Bishops Triduum Prayer for Peace in Mozambique Concludes with Call to End Violence  aciafrica.org

Dengue - So Tom and Prncipe - World Health Organization (WHO)Dengue - So Tom and Prncipe  World Health Organization (WHO)

Sao Tome and Principe president appoints central bank governor as new PM - Peoples Gazette NigeriaSao Tome and Principe president appoints central bank governor as new PM  Peoples Gazette Nigeria

FIFA World Cup 2026 WCQ: Nsue on target as Equatorial Guinea sink Sao Tome and Principe - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup 2026 WCQ: Nsue on target as Equatorial Guinea sink Sao Tome and Principe  Africa Top Sports

Xi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe Patrice Trovoada - ?????????????????Xi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe Patrice Trovoada  ?????????????????