Africa Sao Tome and Principe Artisanal fishing, an economic activity that provides a livelihood for about 15% of Sao Tome and Principe's families, is in decline due to the presence of large foreign fishing groups heavily impacting on the system
Africa Sao Tome and Principe The three universities of Sao Tome and Principe are facing an increase in school drop-outs, which they attribute mainly to the emigration of young people, a circumstance particularly visible this academic year in the reduction of enrollments
Africa Sao Tome and Principe The drainage and irrigation system for agriculture fields in Camavo, Cantagalo district, was inaugurated as part of the joint United Nations project to promote local food value chains and fair employment opportunities
Africa Sao Tome and Principe Sao Tomé and Príncipe won the award for the world's best chocolate at the Paris trade fair for Diogo Vaz chocolate
Africa Sao Tome and Principe A 'house of friendship' will be created in Sao Tomé and Principe to preserve and promote the history and culture of the two archipelagos
Africa Sao Tome and Principe The Cape Verde government wants to accelerate the granting of pensions to Sao Tomé and Príncipe residents by expanding the number of beneficiaries
Africa Sao Tome and Principe The President of the African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights has called on the Government of Sao Tome and Principe to join the Court in order to integrate national institutions in the protection of human rights in the archipelago
Africa Sao Tome and Principe Ensuring the safety of fishermen through early warning was the objective of practical work on land in the area of Ponta Mina, Príncipe, as well as knowing the signals and behaviour of the tides before the arrival of bad weather
Africa Sao Tome and Principe Women in São Tomé account for more than 80% of the cases of domestic violence recorded this year by the Domestic Violence Counselling Centre, which requires human and financial resources to monitor victims
Africa Sao Tome and Principe The World Bank downgraded the country's rating in a report analysing the adequacy of the national policy framework and institutions for the effective implementation of financial aid for development
Africa Sao Tome and Principe To tackle the threats of maritime piracy and other crimes that plague the archipelago's Exclusive Economic Zone located in the Gulf of Guinea, more investment in the Coast Guard is needed said the President
Africa Sao Tome and Principe Telco Companhia Santomense de Telecomunicacoes (CST) has launched commercial 4G services in the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe, providing coverage to more than 90% of the population
Africa Sao Tome and Principe The UNICEF Representative for the Sub-Region of Central Africa was received by the Attorney General of the Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe expressing willingness to continue to support actions on behalf of children in the country