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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WHO So Tom and Prncipe Newsletter for the 2nd Quarter - April to June 2025 - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaWHO So Tom and Prncipe Newsletter for the 2nd Quarter - April to June 2025  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Japan-Sao Tome and Principe Summit Meeting (Summary) (Diplomatic Relations) - Prime Minister's Office of JapanJapan-Sao Tome and Principe Summit Meeting (Summary) (Diplomatic Relations)  Prime Minister's Office of Japan

Sao Tome and Principe National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Sao Tome and Principe National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

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)

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

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 Launches US$90k Citizenship by Investment Program - IMI DailySo Tom and Prncipe Launches US$90k Citizenship by Investment Program  IMI Daily

So Tom and Prncipe launches new citizenship by investment scheme - Macao NewsSo Tom and Prncipe launches new citizenship by investment scheme  Macao News

Preventing cervical cancer in Mozambique, Sao Tome and Principe, and Guinea-Bissau - Gavi, the Vaccine AlliancePreventing cervical cancer in Mozambique, Sao Tome and Principe, and Guinea-Bissau  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

FAO / SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE SMALL FISHERIES - UN MediaFAO / SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE SMALL FISHERIES  UN Media

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

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

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

Sao Tome and Principe - Multiparty Democracy, Islands, Atlantic - BritannicaSao Tome and Principe - Multiparty Democracy, Islands, Atlantic  Britannica

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

India gifts six school buses to Sao Tome and Principe - Tribune IndiaIndia gifts six school buses to Sao Tome and Principe  Tribune India

UNESCO enhances heritage protection from climate risks in Sao Tom and Principe - UNESCOUNESCO enhances heritage protection from climate risks in Sao Tom and Principe  UNESCO

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

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)

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

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

So Tom and Prncipe Citizenship by Investment - CEOWORLD magazineSo Tom and Prncipe Citizenship by Investment  CEOWORLD magazine

So Tom and Prncipe government dismissed by president - Euronews.comSo Tom and Prncipe government dismissed by president  Euronews.com

TotalEnergies awards seismic contract on So Tom and Prncipe offshore block - African EnergyTotalEnergies awards seismic contract on So Tom and Prncipe offshore block  African Energy

India sends humanitarian aid to Sao Tome & Principe, reaffirms its commitment to Global South - ANI NewsIndia sends humanitarian aid to Sao Tome & Principe, reaffirms its commitment to Global South  ANI News

Preventing Cervical Cancer in Mozambique, Sao Tome and Principe, and Guinea-Bissau - JSIPreventing Cervical Cancer in Mozambique, Sao Tome and Principe, and Guinea-Bissau  JSI

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

Fishing for the future - So Tom and Prncipe hosts III National Fisheries Week - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFishing for the future - So Tom and Prncipe hosts III National Fisheries Week  Food and Agriculture Organization

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

Digital 2025: So Tom & Prncipe - DataReportal Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: So Tom & Prncipe  DataReportal Global Digital Insights

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

Sao Tome and Principe updates official fees for IP procedures - InventaSao Tome and Principe updates official fees for IP procedures  Inventa

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 - The 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  The Council of Europe

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

STP Airways Oblivious To Sao Tome And Principe Transport Minister's Agenda - aviator.aeroSTP Airways Oblivious To Sao Tome And Principe Transport Minister's Agenda  aviator.aero

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

Ahead of So Tom e Prncipe at 50, Catholic Bishop Recalls Values Personalities Behind Independence Espoused - aciafrica.orgAhead of So Tom e Prncipe at 50, Catholic Bishop Recalls Values Personalities Behind Independence Espoused  aciafrica.org

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

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  ??????

Sao Tom Hosts First National Judo Championships - International Judo FederationSao Tom Hosts First National Judo Championships  International Judo Federation

India gifts fleet of six school buses to Sao Tome and Principe - Careers360India gifts fleet of six school buses to Sao Tome and Principe  Careers360

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Call for EOIs: Empowering Girls and Preventing Violence through Sport (Sao Tome and Principe) - fundsforNGOsCall for EOIs: Empowering Girls and Preventing Violence through Sport (Sao Tome and Principe)  fundsforNGOs

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

This Is One of the Least-visited Countries in the Worldand It's Called the 'Galpagos of Africa - Travel + LeisureThis Is One of the Least-visited Countries in the Worldand It's Called the 'Galpagos of Africa  Travel + Leisure

Sao Tome And Principe National Day 12 July - Mirage NewsSao Tome And Principe National Day 12 July  Mirage News

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

Journey to Prncipe, one of the most remote destinations in the world - Financial TimesJourney to Prncipe, one of the most remote destinations in the world  Financial Times

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

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

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

So Tom & Prncipe - Africa ConfidentialSo Tom & Prncipe  Africa Confidential

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

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

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

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

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

The President of Turkmenistan and the President of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe discussed issues of bilateral cooperation - Turkmenistan Altyn AsyrThe President of Turkmenistan and the President of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe discussed issues of bilateral cooperation  Turkmenistan Altyn Asyr

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

Sao Tomean President rejects ruling party's Prime Minister nomination - suryaa.comSao Tomean President rejects ruling party's Prime Minister nomination  suryaa.com

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

So Tom and Prncipe, Colombia, Dominica, and Mozambique: Ghanas New Visa-Free Travel Destinations and Its Impact on Tourism - Travel And Tour WorldSo Tom and Prncipe, Colombia, Dominica, and Mozambique: Ghanas New Visa-Free Travel Destinations and Its Impact on Tourism  Travel And Tour World

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

Climate-Smart Road Rehab: A crucial upgrade for So Tom and Prncipe - World BankClimate-Smart Road Rehab: A crucial upgrade for So Tom and Prncipe  World Bank

Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan Meets Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe - mofa.gov.aeShakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan Meets Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe  mofa.gov.ae

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  ????? ???????? ???????

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

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

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  ????? ??????? ??????????

Tourists in So Tom watch release of baby turtles into sea - Euronews.comTourists in So Tom watch release of baby turtles into sea  Euronews.com

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

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

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

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

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

Sao Tome and Principe strengthens its commitment to the ILO with the ratification of three Conventions - International Labour OrganizationSao Tome and Principe strengthens its commitment to the ILO with the ratification of three Conventions  International Labour Organization

AD885: So Tomans approve of government response to COVID-19 but pan corruption, unfair aid distribution - AfrobarometerAD885: So Tomans approve of government response to COVID-19 but pan corruption, unfair aid distribution  Afrobarometer

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

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

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

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

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  ????????????

African Development Bank Group Approves $7.9 Million Grant to Bolster So Tom and Prncipes Economic Recovery - Serrari GroupAfrican Development Bank Group Approves $7.9 Million Grant to Bolster So Tom and Prncipes Economic Recovery  Serrari Group

So Tom and Principe celebrated the World Malaria Day - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaSo Tom and Principe celebrated the World Malaria Day  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

4G on the way in Sao Tome and Principe - Developing Telecoms4G on the way in Sao Tome and Principe  Developing Telecoms

Mozambique wants to strengthen economic cooperation with So Tom and Prncipe - Club of MozambiqueMozambique wants to strengthen economic cooperation with So Tom and Prncipe  Club of Mozambique

Kuwait Amir congratulates Sao Tome, Principe on Independence Day - diwan - 12/07/2025 - kuna.net.kwKuwait Amir congratulates Sao Tome, Principe on Independence Day - diwan - 12/07/2025  kuna.net.kw

So Tome and Principe: Defenders strengthen their knowledge of human rights mechanisms - International Service for Human RightsSo Tome and Principe: Defenders strengthen their knowledge of human rights mechanisms  International Service for Human Rights

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

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

VP Shettima Graces Sao Tome and Principes 50th Independence Celebration - Voice of NigeriaVP Shettima Graces Sao Tome and Principes 50th Independence Celebration  Voice of Nigeria