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 & Principe back in spotlight as exploration well plans gather pace - Upstream OnlineSao Tome & Principe back in spotlight as exploration well plans gather pace  Upstream Online

FIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ : Namibia and So Tom & Prncipe Announce Starting XI - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ : Namibia and So Tom & Prncipe Announce Starting XI  Africa Top Sports

Namibia vs So Tom and Prncipe LIVE Score Updates in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Match - VAVEL.comNamibia vs So Tom and Prncipe LIVE Score Updates in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Match  VAVEL.com

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)

World Cup 2026: So Tom and Prncipe fall to Namibia - Foot AfricaWorld Cup 2026: So Tom and Prncipe fall to Namibia  Foot Africa

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

Sao Tome and Principe vs Equatorial Guinea - live score, predicted lineups and H2H stats - FotMobSao Tome and Principe vs Equatorial Guinea - live score, predicted lineups and H2H stats  FotMob

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shalulile hat-trick: Namibia triumphs 3-0 over Sao Tome and Principe (2026 World Cup qualifiers) - Foot AfricaShalulile hat-trick: Namibia triumphs 3-0 over Sao Tome and Principe (2026 World Cup qualifiers)  Foot Africa

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

Exclusive Interview with New COO of So Tom CIU as Program Opens for Applications - IMI DailyExclusive Interview with New COO of So Tom CIU as Program Opens for Applications  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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marriage is not a game: Catholic Bishop in So Tom and Prncipe Denounces Infidelity, Calls for Family Renewal - aciafrica.orgMarriage is not a game: Catholic Bishop in So Tom and Prncipe Denounces Infidelity, Calls for Family Renewal  aciafrica.org

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

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

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

FIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ : Shalulile Hat-Trick Inspires Namibia to 4-0 Triumph Over So Tom - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ : Shalulile Hat-Trick Inspires Namibia to 4-0 Triumph Over So Tom  Africa Top Sports

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

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

Warriors seek redemption against So Tom and Prncipe - neweralive.naWarriors seek redemption against So Tom and Prncipe  neweralive.na

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

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

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

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

Highlights and goals: So Tom and Prncipe 2-3 Equatorial Guinea in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers - VAVEL.comHighlights and goals: So Tom and Prncipe 2-3 Equatorial Guinea in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers  VAVEL.com

FIFAWCQ : Collin Benjamin Urges Brave Warriors to Stay Calm and Ruthless Ahead of So Tom Clash - Africa Top SportsFIFAWCQ : Collin Benjamin Urges Brave Warriors to Stay Calm and Ruthless Ahead of So Tom Clash  Africa Top Sports

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

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

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

Shalulile shines as Brave Warriors put three past So Tom and Prncipe - The Namibian -Shalulile shines as Brave Warriors put three past So Tom and Prncipe  The Namibian -

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

West African island nation launches $90K citizenship by investment program - Business Insider AfricaWest African island nation launches $90K citizenship by investment program  Business Insider Africa

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

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

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

Marriage is not a game: Bishop in So Tom and Prncipe denounces infidelity EWTN Great Britain - EWTN UKMarriage is not a game: Bishop in So Tom and Prncipe denounces infidelity EWTN Great Britain  EWTN UK

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

FIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ: Namibia ready for Sao Tome test - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ: Namibia ready for Sao Tome test  Africa Top Sports

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

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

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

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

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

Poverty and Mental Health in So Tom and Prncipe - The Borgen ProjectPoverty and Mental Health in So Tom and Prncipe  The Borgen Project

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

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

Namibia v Sao Tome and Principe | Match Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - CAF - supersport.comNamibia v Sao Tome and Principe | Match Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - CAF  supersport.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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  ????? ???

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

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  ????? ???????? ???????

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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