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São Tomé invests in undersea link

afrol News, 5 August - An accord signed between the government of São Tomé and Portugal Telecom will allow the former's telecommunications company to partake in the West African Festoon System (WAFS).

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Economy - Development

Economic stability a must for São Tomé and Príncipe

afrol News, 25 July - São Tomé and Príncipe still facing major challenges to maintain economic sustainability, despite progress made in reducing fiscal imbalances and public debt burden, IMF has said.

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São Tomé and Príncipe flights back to Europe route

afrol News, 25 June - STP Airways, São Tomé and Príncipe's air career, which has been grounded for almost a year due to lack of aircraft, will relaunch its flights to Europe within 90 days, the company's Chairman, Felisberto Neto told journalists.

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Economy - Development

Limited IMF aid for São Tomé and Príncipe

afrol News, 20 June - As expected oil revenues for São Tomé and Príncipe are failing to materialise, debts accumulated to produce oil facilities are starting to threaten the economy. The IMF today promised a limited financial aid to the archipelago.

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Still no govt in São Tomé

afrol News, 17 June - São Tomé and Príncipe, whose government fell in a confidence vote on 20 May, is still struggling to put in place a new unity government. Joaquim Rafael Branco, who became designated new Prime Minister last week, has failed to get the main parties onboard a coalition.

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Society | Travel - Leisure

Charter flight to São Tomé to boost tourism

afrol News, 10 June - The first charter flight to São Tomé was launched yesterday, opening new avenues to boost tourism flows into the country.

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Politics

Unity govt seen as only hope for São Tomé

afrol News, 6 June - São Tomé and Príncipe President Fradique de Menezes, advocates for a government of national unity in trying to address the chronic political and governance crisis facing the country.

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Protests against anticipated São Tomé polls

afrol News, 4 June - Civil society in São Tomé and Príncipe is mobilising against yet another anticipated election in the poor island state. The country's government lost a confidence vote over two weeks ago and President Fradique de Menezes has called for anticipated legislative elections. Also the Armed Forces and the business community are expressing concerns.

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Politics | Economy - Development

São Tomé and Principe reduces trade deficit

afrol News, 17 October - São Tomé and Principe has recorded a trade deficit of US $33.3 million in the first half of 2007, the country's National Statistics Institute (INES) report.

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Economy - Development

100% debt cancellation for São Tomé and Príncipe

afrol News, 24 May - The government of São Tomé and Príncipe must be brimming with joy over the news that Paris Club has agreed to write off 100 percent of the country’s debts.

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Economy - Development

São Tomé now eligible for debt cancellation

afrol News, 16 March - The archipelago of São Tomé and Príncipe today was informed it had met its economic reform goals set by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), meaning it is eligible for massive debt cancellation. Debt relief from all of São Tomé's creditors is set to amount to US$ 99 million.

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Economy - Development | Environment - Nature

EU nets fisheries deal with São Tomé

afrol News, 13 March - The European Union (EU) and the island state of São Tomé and Príncipe have reached a new fisheries agreement that is to enter into force on 1 June. Out of the 43 European fishing vessels that may operate in São Toméan waters according to the new deal, 26 are to be Spanish.

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Angolan airliner eyes São Tomé buy-out

afrol News, 16 February - The national airliner of Angola, TAAG, is reported to eye a possibility of buying a majority shareholding in the just established airliner of São Tomé and Príncipe, STP Airways. With a looming oil boom in São Tomé, the island nation has become an interesting site to invest, especially in the transport sector.

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São Tomé airport repairs hinder flight ban

afrol News, 4 January - Rebuilding of the runway of São Tomé's only international airport are advancing rapidly, following a December threat by the Portuguese airliner TAP to cancel all flights to the archipelago by 13 January if standards did not improve. São Tomé and Príncipe managed to secure rapid funding from Taiwan to realise the repairs.

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Economy - Development

São Tomé nets US$52m at donor meeting

afrol News, 11 December - The small island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe has been promised funds totalling over US$ 52 million during a donor round table meeting. The development aid funds are set to finance anti-poverty policies while the country waits for oil revenues to roll in.

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» 31.10.2006 - Angola to explore São Tomé oil
» 24.05.2006 - Attempts to return to growth in São Tomé
» 04.04.2006 - São Tomé presidential party wins election
» 28.03.2006 - Election re-run in São Tomé after irregularities
» 02.12.2005 - São Tomé asks for help to stop cholera epidemic
» 01.06.2005 - São Tomé-Nigeria oil blocks finally awarded
» 25.05.2005 - New oil block awards after São Tomé corruption scandal
» 10.05.2005 - São Tomé cholera outbreak spreads rapidly
» 17.02.2005 - Two São Tomé ex-PMs face corruption charges
» 07.02.2005 - Landmark Congo Basin conservation treaty signed
» 02.02.2005 - São Tomé receives first-ever oil revenues
» 17.01.2005 - Cape Verde to assist Diaspora in São Tomé
» 16.12.2004 - Many bids on Nigeria-São Tomé oil blocks
» 14.12.2004 - Bids awaited for Nigeria-São Tomé oil blocks
» 20.10.2004 - Brazil's Petrobras interested in São Tomé oilfields

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