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

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

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)

IMF Executive Board Completes the First Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with So Tom and Prncipe - orissadiary.comIMF Executive Board Completes the First Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with So Tom and Prncipe  orissadiary.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

Strengthening research capacity in So Tom: IITA hosts CIAT-STP team for one-month intensive training - CGIARStrengthening research capacity in So Tom: IITA hosts CIAT-STP team for one-month intensive training  CGIAR

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

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

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

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

So Tom and Prncipe - InventaSo Tom and Prncipe  Inventa

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

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

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

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

Message from the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Independence Day of the Democratic Republic of So Tom and Prncipe - African UnionMessage from the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Independence Day of the Democratic Republic of So Tom and Prncipe  African Union

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

India sends humanitarian aid to Sao Tome & Principe, reaffirms its commitment to Global South - The TribuneIndia sends humanitarian aid to Sao Tome & Principe, reaffirms its commitment to Global South  The Tribune

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

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

Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan meets Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe - The TribuneShakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan meets Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe  The Tribune

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

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

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

Sao Tom Hosts First National Judo Championships - IJFSao Tom Hosts First National Judo Championships  IJF

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

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

India presents 6 school buses to Sao Tome and Principe - IndiabloomsIndia presents 6 school buses to Sao Tome and Principe  Indiablooms

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UAE President, VPs congratulate President of So Tom and Prncipe on Independence Day - mofa.gov.aeUAE President, VPs congratulate President of So Tom and Prncipe on Independence Day  mofa.gov.ae

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

The Top 5 Best Crypto Exchanges in Sao Tome and Principe in 2025 - OneSafeThe Top 5 Best Crypto Exchanges in Sao Tome and Principe in 2025  OneSafe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In search of resistance and rebellion in So Tom & Prncipes street theatre culture - HuckIn search of resistance and rebellion in So Tom & Prncipes street theatre culture  Huck

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

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

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

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

Shettima to represent Tinubu at So Tom and Prncipes 50th independence anniversary - The Nation NewspaperShettima to represent Tinubu at So Tom and Prncipes 50th independence anniversary  The Nation Newspaper

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

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  ????? ???????? ???????

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 offers to pay flights home for families rendered homeless in Loures shanty demolitions - Portugal ResidentSo Tom offers to pay flights home for families rendered homeless in Loures shanty demolitions  Portugal Resident

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

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 PM Patrice Emery Trovoada visits Taj Mahal in Agra - The News MillSao Tome and Principe PM Patrice Emery Trovoada visits Taj Mahal in Agra  The News Mill

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Development Zone That Never Was? - The Republic: Serious Journalism from an African WorldviewThe Development Zone That Never Was?  The Republic: Serious Journalism from an African Worldview

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

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

Chinese premier holds talks with Sao Tome and Principe's PM - English.gov.cnChinese premier holds talks with Sao Tome and Principe's PM  English.gov.cn

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

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  ????????????

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

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

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

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

Gambling Regulation in Sao Tome and Principe - iGamingToday.comGambling Regulation in Sao Tome and Principe  iGamingToday.com

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