AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMarine Conservation: São Tomé and Príncipe has officially designated its first two offshore protected sites—Ilhéu das Rolas–Malanza–Jalé and Santana—part of a planned network of eight marine protected areas in the Gulf of Guinea, with no-take zones and protections for mangroves, nesting beaches, reefs, and species like marine turtles and seabirds. Tourism & Connectivity Watch: A World Bank Tourism Watch report flags aviation passenger growth across West and Central Africa; while Sierra Leone is among the fastest growers (+23% year-on-year in Q1 2026), São Tomé and Príncipe is noted for a 7% decrease, a reminder that air access and demand shifts can quickly affect travel momentum. Travel-Adjacent Citizenship Interest: A second-passport roundup highlights São Tomé and Príncipe’s citizenship-by-investment option, citing an entry threshold from $90,000—useful for travelers planning longer stays or more flexible mobility. Wildlife Fundraising: Global Birdfair returns to Rutland (July 10–12) with proceeds supporting BirdLife International’s “Preventing Island Extinctions” project in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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