Sao Tome

  • Jun 8, 2005
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SAO TOME/PRINCIPE: Oil adds to government troubles

President Fradique de Menezes today named Maria do Carmo Silveira, the Central Bank governor, as...

Sao Tome
  • Dec 22, 2004
  • 7 min read

PROSPECTS 2005: African oil/gas key to global demand

In the context of rising global energy demand, West Africa is destined to become an increasingly...

  • Sep 16, 2004
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SAO TOME/ PRINCIPE: President sacks prime minister

President Fradique de Menezes yesterday fired Prime Minister Mara das Neves following two days of...

Sao Tome
  • Mar 8, 2004
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SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE: Government stability in doubt

Four ministers in the coalition government in Sao Tome announced their resignation Sunday.

Sao Tome
  • Dec 19, 2003
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PROSPECTS 2004: Growing interest in African energy

International oil majors and the US government are showing increasing interest in the oil...

  • Nov 3, 2003
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BRAZIL: Lula begins Africa visit

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva today begins a one-week visit to Africa.

Brazil
  • Oct 28, 2003
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SAO TOME: Oil companies start bids

Around 20 companies lodged bids yesterday for oil exploration rights on nine offshore blocs...

Sao Tome
  • Sep 1, 2003
  • 7 min read

WEST AFRICA/UNITED STATES: US military extends reach

Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States has made a concerted effort...

West Africa