Sao Tome
SAO TOME/PRINCIPE: Oil adds to government troubles
President Fradique de Menezes today named Maria do Carmo Silveira, the Central Bank governor, as...
Sao TomePROSPECTS 2005: African oil/gas key to global demand
In the context of rising global energy demand, West Africa is destined to become an increasingly...
SAO TOME/ PRINCIPE: President sacks prime minister
President Fradique de Menezes yesterday fired Prime Minister Mara das Neves following two days of...
Sao TomeSAO TOME AND PRINCIPE: Government stability in doubt
Four ministers in the coalition government in Sao Tome announced their resignation Sunday.
Sao TomePROSPECTS 2004: Growing interest in African energy
International oil majors and the US government are showing increasing interest in the oil...
BRAZIL: Lula begins Africa visit
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva today begins a one-week visit to Africa.
BrazilSAO TOME: Oil companies start bids
Around 20 companies lodged bids yesterday for oil exploration rights on nine offshore blocs...
Sao TomeWEST AFRICA/UNITED STATES: US military extends reach
Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States has made a concerted effort...
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