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» São Tomé to establish state oil company
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» Vaccine drop to give São Tomé tourism boost
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» Economic stability a must for São Tomé and Príncipe
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» Unity govt seen as only hope for São Tomé
» Protests against anticipated São Tomé polls
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Economy - Development

São Tomé to establish state oil company

afrol News, 6 November - The government of São Tomé and Príncipe, with Angolan help, plans to establish a national oil company within the end of this year. The new company is to assure local ownership over the expected upcoming offshore oil production.

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Travel - Leisure | Society

Sao Tome and Principe gets first sea transport between the islands

afrol News, 23 July - The government of Sao Tome and Principe has instructed the Spanish company Aresa Boats to communicate regularly within its islands to boost the transportation of passengers with the advanced technological systems.

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Vaccine drop to give São Tomé tourism boost

afrol News, 16 April - Portuguese charter operators have expressed great optimism on the possibilities to boost tourism to idyllic São Tomé and Príncipe, as the archipelago's government this month decided to abolish the obligatory yellow fewer vaccine for European tourists.

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Politics | Society

Coup leaders charged in São Tomé

afrol News, 18 February - São Tomé and Príncipe government has charged 38 people for allegedly trying to topple President Fradique de Menezes last Thursday, government has confirmed today.

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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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Politics

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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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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» 13.03.2007 - EU nets fisheries deal with São Tomé
» 16.02.2007 - Angolan airliner eyes São Tomé buy-out
» 04.01.2007 - São Tomé airport repairs hinder flight ban
» 11.12.2006 - São Tomé nets US$52m at donor meeting
» 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

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