AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCitizenship by Investment: As Caribbean CBI thresholds rise to $200,000, Globevisa Group points to São Tomé and Príncipe’s CBI launched by Decree No. 07/2025, with official donations starting at $90,000—positioning it as a more compliant cross-border mobility option for high-net-worth applicants. Passport & Mobility: India’s passport slipped seven places to 73rd in the 2026 Passport Power Rank, where São Tomé and Príncipe is listed alongside several countries—an indicator of shifting visa-free and visa-on-arrival access. IMF Debt Watch: Africa’s IMF borrowing totals SDR 39.9 billion as of Sept. 15, 2026, with repayments including from São Tomé and Príncipe—slightly easing the continent’s outstanding balance. Diplomacy: Morocco received four newly appointed ambassadors in Rabat, including Luis Guilherme D’Oliveira Viegas, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe—signaling continued bilateral engagement. Regional Security & Migration: A wider debate on migrant safety in South Africa continues after reported deaths of Nigerians, with economic pressure and unemployment cited as key drivers. Tech & Services: Apple expands iCloud+ bundles in 100+ countries by adding Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge, with São Tomé and Príncipe included in the broader services rollout list. Cultural Outreach: Russia plans to open more “Russian Houses” across Africa, including São Tomé and Príncipe, to promote language, education, and culture.
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