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São Tomé and Príncipe: IMF Reaches Agreement On U.S. $3.97 Million ECF-Supported Program[IMF] A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mr. Ricardo Velloso, visited São Tomé and Príncipe during May 4-17, 2012, to discuss a medium-term economic program that could be supported by the IMF under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). [1]
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 18:00
Second-hand stamps will help Blickling Hall garden grow
The humble stamp is being harnessed by National Trust volunteers in north Norfolk to bring a historic garden back to its former growing glory.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 19:03
FOOD: Power to the people!
JOHANNESBURG 15 May 2012 (IRIN) - The UN Development Programme (UNDP) launched its first Africa Human Development Report today, stressing food security as a means to a better quality of life for all.irinnews.org | 15-May-2012 02:00
Sao Tome and Principe Country Specific Information
COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: So Tom and Prncipe is a developing nation, comprised of the islands of So Tom and Prncipe, located off the western coast of central Africa.
Topix.net | 27-Apr-2012 20:19
ERHC Energy Inc. Announces Formal Closure of All Government Probes
ERHC Energy Inc. , a publicly traded American company with oil and gas assets in Sub-Saharan Africa, today announced it has received formal confirmation from the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission that proceedings on subpoenas served on the Company several years ago are closed.
Topix.net | 27-Apr-2012 16:14
Sao Tome and Principe: Memories of a Lonely Navigator
Follow the blog Odisseia nos Mares [pt] and navigate through the stories of Jorge Trabulo Marques - a retired Portuguese journalist and photographer who lived in SA o TomA© and PrA ncipe for 13 years during colonial times.
Topix.net | 21-Apr-2012 19:08
Kenya: Will Oil Be a Blessing or Curse for Country? - Global Lessons
Kenya may have found oil in Turkana that could change the development trajectory for the country.
Topix.net | 16-Apr-2012 09:51
No deception in surprise India stopover: MOFA
By Joseph Yeh--The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday that it had not announced the change to President Ma Ying-jeou's itinerary, after he made a surprise stopover in Mumbai Sunday instead of in Dubai as scheduled, because of the sensitivity of the issue.
Topix.net | 09-Apr-2012 22:57
Nation Buys 51 Percent of Sao Tomé's Airlines
[ANGOP] At least 51 percent of Sao Tome and Principe airlines (STP Air) might soon be owned by the Angolan State-run oil company Sonangol), though its Sonair, as part of existing cooperation between the two countries, Angop learned recently.
AllAfrica | 09-Apr-2012 14:36
Angola: Country Buys 51 Percent of Sao Tome's Airlines
Luanda - At least 51 percent of Sao Tome and Principe airlines might soon be owned by the Angolan State-run oil company Sonangol), though its Sonair, as part of existing cooperation between the two countries, Angop learned recently.
Topix.net | 09-Apr-2012 09:23
Angola: Country Buys 51 Percent of Sao Tomé's Airlines
[ANGOP] Luanda - At least 51 percent of Sao Tome and Principe airlines (STP Air) might soon be owned by the Angolan State-run oil company Sonangol), though its Sonair, as part of existing cooperation between the two countries, Angop learned recently.
AllAfrica | 09-Apr-2012 07:53
Angola: Govt and São Tomé Consider Specific Accord on Media
[ANGOP] São Tomé - Delegations of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe Thursday here agreed on the need for a specific accord in the sector of social communication, in the light of the general protocol of cooperation signed between the two countries.
AllAfrica | 07-Apr-2012 08:44
When is AP going to stop?
AP published a short repor t on President Ma's cancellation of a portion of his African trip...it contained AP's inaccurate and indefensible rendering of The Formula: Taiwan and China split amid civil war in 1949.
Topix.net | 07-Apr-2012 05:03
Sao Tomean President Receives Media Official
[ANGOP] Sao Tome - The President of Sao Tome and Principe, Manuel Pinto da Costa, on Thursday received Angola's Media deputy minister, Manuel Miguel de Carvalho "Wadijimbi", with whom he debated matters related to the cooperation with Angola.
AllAfrica | 06-Apr-2012 15:13
Taiwanese president cutting short Africa visit
TAIPEI, Taiwan Taiwan's president is cutting short his upcoming trip to Africa to cement ties with the island's allies, amid renewed concerns over Taiwan's improved relations with Beijing.
Topix.net | 06-Apr-2012 09:15
African ally Sao Tome and Principe did not attend Macau forum: MOFA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied media reports Thursday that African diplomatic ally Sao Tome and Principe sent official envoys to a China-initiated forum that took place in Macau in late March.
Topix.net | 05-Apr-2012 21:41
New Embassy to Sao Tome and Principe Ready Soon
[ANGOP] Sao Tome - The construction of the new Angolan embassy to Sao Tome and Principe will be concluded within four months, said an officials with the building company, Angop learnt.
AllAfrica | 05-Apr-2012 09:18
Angola: Consular Building in Sao Tome Inaugurated
[ANGOP] Sao Tome - The new premises of the consular sector of the Angolan embassy to Sao Tome and Principe were inaugurated on Tuesday in Sao Tome city, by Angolan deputy minister of Social Communication, Manuel Miguel de Carvalho "Wadijimbi", Angop witnessed.
AllAfrica | 05-Apr-2012 09:18
Angola: Media Vice Minister Inaugurates Television Programme in Sao Tome
[ANGOP] São Tomé - Angola's Media vice minister, Manuel Miguel de Carvalho "Wadijimbi", inaugurated on Monday in Sao Tome and Principe the television programme dubbed "Hora Angola" dealing with daily life, reconstruction and Development of Angola, ANGOP has learnt.
AllAfrica | 03-Apr-2012 17:55
Nigeria: JDZ - Total to Begin Crude Oil Drilling
Total, French oil major, is set to commence crude oil drilling in Block 1 in the Joint Development Zone that belongs to Nigeria and the island of Sao Tome and Principe, where the company had announced planned investment of $200 million.
Topix.net | 03-Apr-2012 16:12
Official Talks Between Govt, Sao Tome Begin
[ANGOP] Sao Tome - The official talks between the delegations of Angola and Sao Tome and Principe began Monday, in São Tomé, aimed at the adoption of mechanisms or instruments to deepen, more and more, the bilateral cooperation in the mass media field.
AllAfrica | 03-Apr-2012 08:59
Solidarity, Fraternity Perpetuate Country, Sao Tome and Principe Ties
[ANGOP] Sao Tome - The relations between Angola and Sao Tome and Principe have been firmed along the times and are characterized by friendship, mutual respect, sharing common values, solidarity and fraternity between two peoples and countries, said Monday, the minister general secretary of Sao Tome, Afonso Varela.
AllAfrica | 03-Apr-2012 08:59
Portuguese Speaking Countries Community Culture Ministers Gathered in Luanda
[ANGOP] Luanda - The Culture Ministers of the Portuguese Speaking Countries Community (CPLP) is gathered in Luanda, since Monday, in its 8th ministerial meeting.
AllAfrica | 03-Apr-2012 08:30
Portuguese Speaking Countries Community Culture Ministers Want to Reinforce Interchange in Community
[ANGOP] Luanda - The Angolan Culture Minister, Rosa Cruz e Silva, said this Monday in Luanda that minister of the sector with the Portuguese Speaking Countries Community (CPLP) intend to strengthen the reinforcement of cooperation and cultural interchange in various domains.
AllAfrica | 03-Apr-2012 08:30
Cooperation Reinforcement Tops Official's Visit to Sao Tome
[ANGOP] Praia - The Angolan Media Vice-minister, Manuel Miguel de Carvalho "Wadijimbi", started on Sunday an official visit in Sao Tome and Principe, aimed to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in social communication sector and analysis of accords signed so far.
AllAfrica | 02-Apr-2012 15:22
São Tomé and Príncipe: Nation Benefits From a World Bank Grant of U.S.$4.2 Million Equivalent to Improve Governance and Unleash Its Growth Potential
[World Bank] Washington, DC - The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved yesterday (March 29, 2012) an International Development Association grant in the amount of US$4.2 million equivalent (about 2 percent of GDP) to the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe (STP).
AllAfrica | 02-Apr-2012 11:51
Minister grilled over cancellation of Ma's visit to African ally
Taipei, March 28 Opposition legislators on Wednesday bombarded Foreign Minister Timothy Yang with questions over why Sao Tome and Principe was taken off President 's African itinerary just days before his departure.
Topix.net | 28-Mar-2012 14:45
Suicide: The Unexpected but Proven Result
The latest Human Rights Report on China from the Department of State links the One Child Policy with high female suicide rates in China: A high female suicide rate continued to be a serious problem.
Topix.net | 27-Mar-2012 19:58
Sao Tome and Principe dropped from Ma's Africa itinerary
President Ma Ying-jeou will not visit Sao Tome and Principe when he embarks on a visit to several allies in Africa next month because the country's president will not be home, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday.
Topix.net | 27-Mar-2012 12:43
Expresso expects ACE cable landing soon
Expresso will be the third Ghanaian operator to deploy an international cable link after Glo Mobile launched the Glo One connection and cable will eventually run from France to South Africa, with landing stations in Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Canary Islands, Western Sahara, Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, ... (more)
Topix.net | 26-Mar-2012 13:55
Ma to give cellphones to African leaders: MOFA
The China Post--Taiwan-made smartphones and cultural and creative products will be the gifts that President Ma Ying-jeou gives away to foreign leaders during his upcoming state visit to Africa next month, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday.
Topix.net | 20-Mar-2012 23:06
CEAST Chairperson Highlights Families
[ANGOP] Luanda - The chairperson of the Episcopal Conference of Angola and Sao Tome (CEAST), Don Gabriel Mbilinge, said Thursday in Luanda that the family remains in the pastoral spotlight, thus there is a need for reconciliation within it.
AllAfrica | 16-Mar-2012 04:30
ERHC Energy Inc. Updates Shareholders on Progress
ERHC Energy Inc. , a publicly traded American company with oil and gas assets in Sub-Saharan Africa, today issued the following update on Company activities from Peter Ntephe, chief executive officer.
Topix.net | 15-Mar-2012 16:20
Ma to embark on 1st state visit to Africa next month: MOFA
The China Post--President Ma Ying-jeou will visit Taiwan's four diplomatic allies in Africa next month on his first overseas trip since winning re-election in early January, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday.
Topix.net | 15-Mar-2012 04:05
CST launches 3G network
Portugal Telecom's subsidiary in Sao Tome and Principe, Companhia Santomense de Telecomunicacoes , has announced the commercial launch of its third-generation network on the two islands, MacauHub reports.
Topix.net | 09-Mar-2012 13:43
Sao Tome takes giant leap in Fifa rankings
Argentina moved back into the top ten of the Fifa rankings on Wednesday and Brazil also climbed, although the two South American giants were upstaged by tiny Sao Tome and Principe, who leapt 53 places.
Topix.net | 07-Mar-2012 16:08
Jimoh Ibrahim Is 45
He is a businessman who has carved a niche for himself in buying and turning around troubled companies to profitable ventures.
Topix.net | 05-Mar-2012 15:27
U.S Simpson Participates in Obangame Express 2012
[U.S. Africa Command] Gulf of Guinea - The guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) completed two days of participation for Exercise Obangame Express 2012, February 29, 2012.
AllAfrica | 02-Mar-2012 15:10
USS Simpson Trains 5 Countries in Anti-piracy
Guided-missile frigate USS Simpson completes two days anti-piracy training exercises in Gulf of Guinea Participating in Obangame Express, a maritime exercise aimed to improve cooperation amongs participating nations, USS Simpson acted as a boarding vessel with role players and trainers for teams from five countries - Cameroon, Gabon, Ghana, Sao ... (more)
Topix.net | 02-Mar-2012 12:30
Apple can construct 333 Burj Khalifas with its USD 500 billion kitty
The share value of Apple has seen a phenomenal rise in the last decade, and today its shares are worth USD 500 billion.
Topix.net | 02-Mar-2012 11:30
Angola: Chamber of Commerce Signed Accords With Several Countries
[ANGOP] Luanda - At least 15 countries and 26 institutions from all continents signed agreements on trade and industrial cooperation with the Angolan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIA), since its establishment on 3 November in 1988.
AllAfrica | 29-Feb-2012 06:38
U.S. Mission to the United Nations: Remarks by Ambassador Susan E....
Thank you. Mr. President, particularly for organizing and chairing this debate. I also want to thank Under Secretary-General Pascoe, Mr.
Topix.net | 27-Feb-2012 20:19
Samuel Barlay Misses Out ...as Technical Team Confirms Final Squad
[Concord] The technical team of the national side Leone Stars has confirmed the final list of players for the Stars' 2013 African Nations Cup first leg qualifying encounter against Sao Tome & Principe on February 29.
AllAfrica | 27-Feb-2012 13:45
Gunvor Oil Trader to Build Oil Terminal in Africa
One of the world's largest oil trading companies Gunvor Group, owned by Russian businessman Gennady Timchenko, will build an oil storage facility and terminal in Sao Tome and Principe, an island country near the western equatorial coast of Central Africa, the Vedomosti business daily newspaper reported on Friday quoting a Gunvor official.
Topix.net | 24-Feb-2012 15:17
Another Setback for National Team... Teteh Bangura Ruled Out of Sao Tome Clash
[Concord] Leone Stars' 2013 African Cup of Nations first leg qualifier against Sao Tome & Principe continues to face setback as Bursaspor striker, Ibrahim Teteh Bangura becomes the latest player to be ruled out of the February 29 clash.
AllAfrica | 24-Feb-2012 13:13
UPDATE 1-Gunvor agrees to build oil storage in Sao Tome
Independent oil and commodities trader Gunvor said on Tuesday it has entered into a memorundam of understanding with Sao Tome to build an oil storage and trading terminal.
Topix.net | 21-Feb-2012 19:13