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)

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

India gifts fleet of six school buses to Sao Tome and Principe - theweek.inIndia gifts fleet of six school buses to Sao Tome and Principe  theweek.in

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 presents 6 school buses to Sao Tome and Principe - MSNIndia presents 6 school buses to Sao Tome and Principe  MSN

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

India gifts fleet of six school buses to Sao Tome and Principe - ENewsTimeIndia gifts fleet of six school buses to Sao Tome and Principe  ENewsTime

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 - General DebateSao Tome and Principe  General Debate

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

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

New Delhi: India Gifts School Buses to Sao Tome and Principe #Gallery - Social News XYZNew Delhi: India Gifts School Buses to Sao Tome and Principe #Gallery  Social News XYZ

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

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

IMF lowers projections for Mozambique. Angola, Sao Tome; upgrades Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea outlook - Club of MozambiqueIMF lowers projections for Mozambique. Angola, Sao Tome; upgrades Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea outlook  Club of Mozambique

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Xi Jinping meets Sao Tome and Principe's PM in Beijing - news.cgtn.comXi Jinping meets Sao Tome and Principe's PM in Beijing  news.cgtn.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

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

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

Sao Tome and Principes new PM resigns - Weekly VoiceSao Tome and Principes new PM resigns  Weekly Voice

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

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

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

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

New webinar! The Restoration Initiative in Sao Tome and Principe: Setting up carbon credit system with local farmers - Food and Agriculture OrganizationNew webinar! The Restoration Initiative in Sao Tome and Principe: Setting up carbon credit system with local farmers  Food and Agriculture Organization

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

Sao Tome and Principe Prime Minister Backs Africa's Agro Trade Drive - MSNSao Tome and Principe Prime Minister Backs Africa's Agro Trade Drive  MSN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Opposition candidate Carlos Vila Nova wins Sao Tome presidency: partial results - africanews.comOpposition candidate Carlos Vila Nova wins Sao Tome presidency: partial results  africanews.com

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

TotalEnergies Nets Exploration License Offshore Sao Tome and Principe - Offshore Engineer MagazineTotalEnergies Nets Exploration License Offshore Sao Tome and Principe  Offshore Engineer Magazine

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

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

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

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

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

Xi meets Sao Tome and Principe's PM - China's State CouncilXi meets Sao Tome and Principe's PM  China's State Council

Chinese premier holds talks with Sao Tome and Principe's PM - China's State CouncilChinese premier holds talks with Sao Tome and Principe's PM  China's State Council

Sao Tome & Principe Prime Minister backs Africas agro trade drive - Daily TrustSao Tome & Principe Prime Minister backs Africas agro trade drive  Daily Trust

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  ????????????

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  ????? ???????? ???????

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

IGAD and ECSA-HC in collaboration with Sao Tome and Principe conduct an Expert Consultations on Non-Communicable Diseases - IGADIGAD and ECSA-HC in collaboration with Sao Tome and Principe conduct an Expert Consultations on Non-Communicable Diseases  IGAD

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

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

Change in the maximum duration of protection for Sao Tome and Principe, applicable as of February 9, 2017 - World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)Change in the maximum duration of protection for Sao Tome and Principe, applicable as of February 9, 2017  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Firm strengthens ties with Sao Tome & Principe - The Nation NewspaperFirm strengthens ties with Sao Tome & Principe  The Nation Newspaper

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

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

Sao Tome & Principe gears up for Sunday presidential re-run - africanews.comSao Tome & Principe gears up for Sunday presidential re-run  africanews.com

TotalEnergies moves in on offshore block in So Tom and Prncipe - Offshore-Energy.bizTotalEnergies moves in on offshore block in So Tom and Prncipe  Offshore-Energy.biz

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

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

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

Sao Tome crisis-hit ruling coalition faces defeat in legislative polls - africanews.comSao Tome crisis-hit ruling coalition faces defeat in legislative polls  africanews.com

TAP celebrates 75 years of flights to So Tom and Prncipe - Travel Daily MediaTAP celebrates 75 years of flights to So Tom and Prncipe  Travel Daily Media

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIFA World Cup 2026 WCQ: Equatorial Guinea vs Sao Tome confirmed line-ups - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup 2026 WCQ: Equatorial Guinea vs Sao Tome confirmed line-ups  Africa Top Sports

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

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

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

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

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