$124 Trillion And Counting... These Are The World's Largest Economies

The 2026 world economy has a cautious outlook, according to the October report put out by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The organization says that global growth is slowing amid fragmentation and rising protectionism. Significant downside...

FAO honours 28 Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems across 14 countries

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today marked a milestone celebrating 28 sites across 14 countries that have been designated as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) over the past two years. The...

Flames to face Lesotho in South Africa

The Malawi National Football Team, the Flames will face Lesotho in two friendly matches scheduled to take place in Bloemfontein, South Africa this month. Football Association of Malawi (Fam) announced Friday that the first match will take place on...

The worst cruise ship horror stories of people stranded at sea after woman left behind on island dies

Being abandoned while in remote, foreign surroundings is a terrifying ordeal. While cruise ships - along with other forms of transport - are technically allowed to leave passengers behind, it's still a frightening situation to be in if it happens...

List of 10 African countries with lowest IMF debt in 2025

Several African countries, including Kenya, rely on the International Monetary Fund for loans amid high budget deficits However, some nations are less reliant on the Bretton Woods institution, since its loans come with conditions Among the nations...

African airlines hit by more EU bans in ongoing safety oversight battle

The European Union has delivered a fresh blow to African aviation by expanding its Air Safety List, commonly known as the EU flight blacklist, removing dozens of carriers from the right to operate in European airspace. The 2025 EU Air Safety List...

The best quality chocolate

The cocoa content of Club and Penguin bars is now so “debased” that Britain’s much-loved lunchbox biscuits can no longer legally be marketed as chocolate, said Tony Turnbull in The Times. Their downgrading to “chocolate flavour” highlights how...

Best of Africa Awards delivers a very special night

THE Best of Africa Awards 2025 delivered an unforgettable celebration of excellence, innovation, and unity on October 26, honouring remarkable leaders who are shaping the future of African influence across sport, business, philanthropy,...

African registries see sharp growth amid rising false-flag activity

According to Clarksons’ World Fleet Monitor, by the end of September 2025 the total gross tonnage of ships registered under African flags had increased by almost 10%. Benin, Gambia, Comoros and Guinea led the surge, with increases of 499,997%,...

São Tomé and Príncipe rolls out blockchain-based citizenship program

Homepage > News > Business > São Tomé and Príncipe rolls out blockchain-based citizenship program São Tomé and Principe has launched a citizenship-by-investment (CBI) program in partnership with United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based technology firm...

São Tomé and Príncipe advances tourism policy with high-level dialogue on economic diversification

São Tomé and Príncipe will hold a High-Level Policy Dialogue on 30 October to strengthen evidence-based tourism policy as part of its economic diversification strategy, supported by the UN Economic Commission for Africa. São Tomé and Príncipe will...

Africa Is The World's 'Youngest' Region, Asia The 'Oldest'

The world’s population is aging, but not evenly. While some regions are growing older at an alarming pace, others remain remarkably young. In this graphic, Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu maps the median age in every country, showing where...

The lesser-known tropical island that’s perfect for a winter getaway

The aroma of freshly baked bread holds a universal allure, transcending geographical boundaries. Seeking shelter from an equatorial downpour, I found myself in a quaint bakery in a Principe fishing village, captivated by the sight of flames...

São Tomé And Principe Appoints Nigerian Energy Guru Harry Ebohon As Special Advisor On Trade And Investment

The Prime Minister and Head of Government of São Tomé and Principe, Américo Ramos, has appointed Nigerian entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer of Propetrol Limited, Mr Harry E. Ebohon, as Special Advisor on trade and investment. The...

Sao Tome and Principe vs Malawi Prediction and Betting Tips | 13th October 2025

Sao Tome and Principe face-off with Malawi on Monday in their final qualifying game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, looking to get a point across the board. Ranked 195th in the world, the Warriors of the Equator have lost every single qualifying...

Officials make unprecedented announcement about unique islands: 'A major milestone'

"New ways." by Christine DulionOctober 24, 2025 A small island nation in Central Africa has just made big environmental history. São Tomé and Príncipe, a tropical archipelago off the coast of Gabon, has become the first entire country ever...

TAP IS EUROPE’S BEST AIRLINE TO AFRICA AND SOUTH AMERICA

TAP Air Portugal received two awards in Sardinia, Italy, at the World Travel Awards 2025 (WTA 25) ceremony, as Best European Airline to Africa and Best European Airline to South America. Sofia Lufinha, TAP’s Chief Customer Officer, who received...

São Tomé and Príncipe inks lucrative fisheries agreement with EU

São Tomé and Príncipe has signed a new fisheries protocol with the European Union, innovating on a 40-year partnership, reports state news agency STP-Press. The new four-year protocol allows EU vessels to fish around 6,500 tonnes of tuna and other...

Flames Shocked as São Tomé Secures First-Ever World Cup Qualifying Win

By Suleman Chitera Malawi’s national football team, the Flames, has suffered a stunning 1–0 defeat to São Tomé and Príncipe in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match played in Tunisia on Monday. The loss marks a historic moment for São Tomé, as...

Malawi falters as São Tomé snatches a historic Win

In a stunning twist that has left fans reeling, Malawi squandered a golden opportunity to finish second in Group H of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, suffering a shock 1-0 defeat to São Tomé and Príncipe, a team that had yet to earn a single point...