Sao Tome

  • Jan 26, 2023
  • 7 min read

Sao Tome coup allegations fuel political uncertainty

The circumstances of an alleged coup attempt followed by extrajudicial executions remain confused

Sao Tome
  • Jul 20, 2018
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Sao Tome’s government will further stifle dissent

Attempts to muzzle the judiciary and other critical voices are increasing

Sao Tome
  • Aug 13, 2012
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West African private media ownership curbs are easing

The long history of military dictatorship in the region has resulted in state domination of the...

West Africa
  • Aug 5, 2011
  • 6 min read

Sao Tome faces another election under an oil mirage

Second-round polling will take place on August 7 to determine the presidency of one of Africa's...

Sao Tome
  • Aug 12, 2010
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AFRICA: Deepwater oil regulation is set to increase

Angola's oil minister, Jose Botelho de Vasconcelos, said on August 10 that the number of...

Africa
  • Aug 3, 2010
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SAO TOME/PRINCIPE: Polls produce fragile coalition

Preliminary results from the August 1 parliamentary elections showed the opposition Independent...

Sao Tome
  • Apr 30, 2010
  • 7 min read

AFRICA: 'Resource curse' creates fiscal challenges

The recent discovery of oil in several African countries has increased speculation about the...

Africa