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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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)

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

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

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 FundDemocratic 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

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

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

List of Banks in So Tom and Prncipe - Global Banking | Finance | ReviewList of Banks in So Tom and Prncipe  Global Banking | Finance | Review

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

So Tom and Prncipe: President fires Prime Minister and government - AfricanewsSo Tom and Prncipe: President fires Prime Minister and government  Africanews

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

Sao Tome and Principe among three new sites recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) - fao.orgSao Tome and Principe among three new sites recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)  fao.org

Equatorial Guinea Triumphs 2-0 Over Sao Tome And Principe - Evrim AgaciEquatorial Guinea Triumphs 2-0 Over Sao Tome And Principe  Evrim Agaci

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

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

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

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

A Milestone for Development: So Tom and Prncipe Graduates from LDC Category - Welcome to the United NationsA Milestone for Development: So Tom and Prncipe Graduates from LDC Category  Welcome to the United Nations

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

Sao Tome & Principe: TotalEnergies acquires an offshore exploration license - TotalEnergies.comSao Tome & Principe: TotalEnergies acquires an offshore exploration license  TotalEnergies.com

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

WFP So Tom and Principe Country Brief, April June 2024 - Sao Tome and Principe - ReliefWebWFP So Tom and Principe Country Brief, April June 2024 - Sao Tome and Principe  ReliefWeb

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

WFP So Tom and Principe Country Brief, April May 2024 - ReliefWebWFP So Tom and Principe Country Brief, April May 2024  ReliefWeb

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 endorses first ever fisheries management plan - fao.orgSao Tome and Principe endorses first ever fisheries management plan  fao.org

A Milestone for Development: So Tom and Prncipe Graduates from LDC Category - United Nations Economic Commission for AfricaA Milestone for Development: So Tom and Prncipe Graduates from LDC Category  United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

Sao Tom Hosts First National Judo Championships - IJF.org - International Judo FederationSao Tom Hosts First National Judo Championships  IJF.org - International Judo Federation

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 Principes new PM resigns - Yes Punjab NewsSao Tome and Principes new PM resigns  Yes Punjab News

WFP So Tom and Principe Country Brief, January March 2024 - Sao Tome and Principe - ReliefWebWFP So Tom and Principe Country Brief, January March 2024 - Sao Tome and Principe  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

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

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

Presidential Pardon of over 50 Aligns with Jubilee Call: Angola, So Tom and Prncipe Bishops President - aciafrica.orgPresidential Pardon of over 50 Aligns with Jubilee Call: Angola, So Tom and Prncipe Bishops President  aciafrica.org

Failed coup attempt in Sao Tome and Principe - Prime Minister - AfricanewsFailed coup attempt in Sao Tome and Principe - Prime Minister  Africanews

Rising waters, rising hopes: Shaping resilience in So Tom and Prncipe through flood risk analysis - World Bank BlogsRising waters, rising hopes: Shaping resilience in So Tom and Prncipe through flood risk analysis  World Bank Blogs

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 - Confdration Africaine de FootballSo Tom and Prncipe  Confdration Africaine de Football

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

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

Teaching and quality of teaching: Conceptions of higher education professors in Sao Tome and Principe - FrontiersTeaching and quality of teaching: Conceptions of higher education professors in Sao Tome and Principe  Frontiers

New webinar! The Restoration Initiative in Sao Tome and Principe: Setting up carbon credit system with local farmers - fao.orgNew webinar! The Restoration Initiative in Sao Tome and Principe: Setting up carbon credit system with local farmers  fao.org

The voice of youth from Guinea-Bissau, So Tom and Prncipe - United Nations VolunteersThe voice of youth from Guinea-Bissau, So Tom and Prncipe  United Nations Volunteers

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

TotalEnergies to acquire 60% stake in Sao Tome and Principe block - Offshore TechnologyTotalEnergies to acquire 60% stake in Sao Tome and Principe block  Offshore Technology

Opposition candidate Carlos Vila Nova wins Sao Tome presidency: partial results - AfricanewsOpposition candidate Carlos Vila Nova wins Sao Tome presidency: partial results  Africanews

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

Celebration of 50th anniversary of the Expanded Immunization Programmme in Sao Tome and Principe - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaCelebration of 50th anniversary of the Expanded Immunization Programmme in Sao Tome and Principe  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Sao Tome And Principe President Dismisses Government, Blaming 'Inability' - Barron'sSao Tome And Principe President Dismisses Government, Blaming 'Inability'  Barron's

World News in Brief: Death toll rises in Darfur, Cyclone Chido latest, So Tom and Prncipe takes development step - Department of Political and Peacebuilding AffairsWorld News in Brief: Death toll rises in Darfur, Cyclone Chido latest, So Tom and Prncipe takes development step  Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

Africas Remote Prncipe Island Is Reinventing Soulful Luxury Travel - ForbesAfricas Remote Prncipe Island Is Reinventing Soulful Luxury Travel  Forbes

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

The Restoration Initiative - Sao Tome and Principe story - IUCNThe Restoration Initiative - Sao Tome and Principe story  IUCN

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

TotalEnergies Enters License Offshore So Tom and Prncipe - Energy Capital & PowerTotalEnergies Enters License Offshore So Tom and Prncipe  Energy Capital & Power

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

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

So Tom and Prncipes Catholic Journalists, Media Practitioners Urged to be communicators of hope - aciafrica.orgSo Tom and Prncipes Catholic Journalists, Media Practitioners Urged to be communicators of hope  aciafrica.org

Sao Tome crisis-hit ruling coalition faces defeat in legislative polls - AfricanewsSao Tome crisis-hit ruling coalition faces defeat in legislative polls  Africanews

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

Morocco: His Majesty (HM) The King Congratulates So Tom And Principes President on National Day - Africa.comMorocco: His Majesty (HM) The King Congratulates So Tom And Principes President on National Day  Africa.com

So Tom and Prncipe announces an airport modernisation deal - Macao NewsSo Tom and Prncipe announces an airport modernisation deal  Macao News

TotalEnergies takes helm at second exploration block offshore Sao Tome and Principe - Offshore MagazineTotalEnergies takes helm at second exploration block offshore Sao Tome and Principe  Offshore Magazine

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  ????????????

Your Solidarity gives us hope: Mozambiques Catholic Bishops to Colleagues in Angola, So Tom and Prncipe - aciafrica.orgYour Solidarity gives us hope: Mozambiques Catholic Bishops to Colleagues in Angola, So Tom and Prncipe  aciafrica.org

TotalEnergies moves in on offshore block in So Tom and Prncipe - Offshore EnergyTotalEnergies moves in on offshore block in So Tom and Prncipe  Offshore Energy

Sao Tome & Principe gears up for Sunday presidential re-run - AfricanewsSao Tome & Principe gears up for Sunday presidential re-run  Africanews

Liberia 1-0 Sao Tome and Principe: Late Sesay strike secures vital win - Confdration Africaine de FootballLiberia 1-0 Sao Tome and Principe: Late Sesay strike secures vital win  Confdration Africaine de Football

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 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

Ilham Aliyev met with Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe - President.azIlham Aliyev met with Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe  President.az

2026 WCQ: Nsue on target as Equatorial Guinea sink Sao Tome and Principe - MSN2026 WCQ: Nsue on target as Equatorial Guinea sink Sao Tome and Principe  MSN

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

United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders congratulate President of Sao Tome and Principe on Independence Day - Africa.comUnited Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders congratulate President of Sao Tome and Principe on Independence Day  Africa.com

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

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

Malawi roar back to life with convincing win over Sao Tome & Principe - Confdration Africaine de FootballMalawi roar back to life with convincing win over Sao Tome & Principe  Confdration Africaine de Football

Farsley talent Silva makes international bow out in Africa - Telegraph and ArgusFarsley talent Silva makes international bow out in Africa  Telegraph and Argus

Factors associated with perinatal and neonatal deaths in Sao Tome & Principe: a prospective cohort study - FrontiersFactors associated with perinatal and neonatal deaths in Sao Tome & Principe: a prospective cohort study  Frontiers

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

So Tom and Prncipe strengthens military ties with Russia - Macao NewsSo Tom and Prncipe strengthens military ties with Russia  Macao News

So Tom and Prncipe Reiterates 'Constant Position' in Favor of Morocco's Territorial Integrity, Sovereignty over Entire Territory, Including Moroccan Sahara - | Maroc.maSo Tom and Prncipe Reiterates 'Constant Position' in Favor of Morocco's Territorial Integrity, Sovereignty over Entire Territory, Including Moroccan Sahara  | Maroc.ma

So Tom and Prncipe has run out of money to pay for imports - Macao NewsSo Tom and Prncipe has run out of money to pay for imports  Macao News

Sao Tomes traditional boards are inspiring a new wave of surfers - CNNSao Tomes traditional boards are inspiring a new wave of surfers  CNN

Sao Tome and Principe latest achievements on forest and landscape restoration - IUCNSao Tome and Principe latest achievements on forest and landscape restoration  IUCN

EXCLUSIVE: Dont be hypocrites says So Tom PM Trovoada, downplaying Russian arms accord - The Africa Report.comEXCLUSIVE: Dont be hypocrites says So Tom PM Trovoada, downplaying Russian arms accord  The Africa Report.com

So Tom and Principe celebrated the World Malaria Day: The country is highly committed to reach the malaria elimination goal by 2030 - African BusinessSo Tom and Principe celebrated the World Malaria Day: The country is highly committed to reach the malaria elimination goal by 2030  African Business

Statement regarding President Erdogans meeting with PM Trovoada of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe - Iletisim BaskanligiStatement regarding President Erdogans meeting with PM Trovoada of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe  Iletisim Baskanligi

World Cup Qualifier: Sao Tome 'not going to be intimidated' by Tunisia in Friday's match - AfricanewsWorld Cup Qualifier: Sao Tome 'not going to be intimidated' by Tunisia in Friday's match  Africanews

FIFA World Cup FIFA WCQ: Liberia Vs Sao Tome and Principe Confirmed Line Up - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup FIFA WCQ: Liberia Vs Sao Tome and Principe Confirmed Line Up  Africa Top Sports

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

I am here to serve the Church: New Apostolic Nuncio on Mission to Angola, So Tom and Prncipe - aciafrica.orgI am here to serve the Church: New Apostolic Nuncio on Mission to Angola, So Tom and Prncipe  aciafrica.org

IGAD and ECSA-HC in collaboration with Sao Tome and Principe convened Experts Consultations on Mental Health - IGADIGAD and ECSA-HC in collaboration with Sao Tome and Principe convened Experts Consultations on Mental Health  IGAD

Island Insights: Surging seas and increasing rains: Analyzing flood risks in So Tom e Prncipe, district by district - ReliefWebIsland Insights: Surging seas and increasing rains: Analyzing flood risks in So Tom e Prncipe, district by district  ReliefWeb

So Tom and Prncipe implements 15% VAT June 2023 - VATCalcSo Tom and Prncipe implements 15% VAT June 2023  VATCalc

The beautiful remote island that makes for the perfect winter getaway - Daily ExpressThe beautiful remote island that makes for the perfect winter getaway  Daily Express

Sao Tome to probe 'inhumane acts' in aftermath of attempted coup - AfricanewsSao Tome to probe 'inhumane acts' in aftermath of attempted coup  Africanews

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  ????? ???????? ???????