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Media reports more African nations face US visa prohibition
(MENAFN) The United States intends to widen its controversial travel restrictions to citizens from 36 additional countries, with 25 of them located in Africa, according to an internal State Department memo reported by The Washington Post over the...

'Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China and the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region - 2024 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon' to kick off on Sunday
MACAU, November 29 - The ‘Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China and the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region - 2024 Galaxy Entertainment Macao...

GEG Traditional Music and Dance Performance in the Community to be presented from this Thursday showcasing the charm of Sino-Lusophone cultural characteristics for two weekends
MACAU, October 23 - Jointly organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) and Galaxy Entertainment Group, the “GEG Traditional Music and Dance Performance in the Community”, integrated in the 6th “Encounter in Macao –...

Annual Arts Exhibition between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries inaugurated More than 100 artworks showcase Chinese and Portuguese contemporary art
MACAU, October 25 - Jointly organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) and Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A., the “Memories‧Legacies‧Mutations –Annual Arts Exhibition between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries” was...

Annual Arts Exhibition between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries opens on Friday featuring more than 100 artworks that showcase Chinese and Portuguese contemporary art
MACAU, October 21 - Jointly organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) and Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A., the “Memories‧Legacies‧Mutations–Annual Arts Exhibition between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries” will...

IMF Executive Board Completes the Second Review of the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
February 26, 2021 The IMF Executive Board decision allows for an immediate disbursement of about US$2.73 million to São Tomé and Príncipe to help meet the country’s financing needs, support social spending and the post-pandemic recovery. The...

Coronavirus - Sao Tome and Principe: World Food Programme (WFP) Sao Tome and Principe Country Brief
Operational Updates • Aiming to reduce the risk of food insecurity and malnutrition among the most vulnerable population, during the month of July, WFP, in partnership with the Government of Sao Tome and Principe and the National School Feeding...

IMF Executive Board Completes the First Review of the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
July 27, 2020 Continued efforts to mitigate the heavy toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on São Tomé and Príncipe’s economy remain critical. Program implementation was off to a good start in late 2019, and it will be critical to resume fiscal...

African Development Fund approves UA100.4 million multi-country Covid-19 Response Support for Malawi, Madagascar, Mozambique and Sao Tome
Download logo The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) on Wednesday approved a UA100.4 million (about $138 million) crisis budget support package to four southern African countries – Malawi, Madagascar, Mozambique and São Tomé...

IMF Staff Completes a Virtual Extended Credit Facility First Review Mission for São Tomé and Príncipe
June 30, 2020 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a virtual visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily...

African Development Fund approves COVID-19 Response grants for six Southern African countries and São Tomé & Príncipe
Download logo The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund on Tuesday approved nearly $8.9 million in grant funding to bolster COVID-19-related control measures in six Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries. Separately,...

IMF Executive Board Approves a US$12 Million Disbursement to São Tomé and Príncipe to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 21, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a heavy toll on São Tomé and Príncipe’s economy. To address the urgent balance-of-payments needs, the IMF approved about US$12 million emergency assistance for São Tomé and Príncipe under the Rapid...

IMF Executive Board Approves New US$18.2 Million Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
October 2, 2019 The Extended Credit Facility arrangement aims to support São Tomé and Príncipe’s economic and structural reforms. Structural reforms should help mobilize revenue, enhance control over public spending, reduce contingent liabilities...

IMF Staff Concludes Visit to São Tomé and Príncipe
November 14, 2019 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent...

IMF Staff Completes Program Negotiation Mission to São Tomé and Príncipe
August 6, 2019 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the...

IMF Staff Concludes Program Negotiation Mission to São Tomé and Príncipe
April 4, 2019 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the...

IMF Staff Completes Staff Visit Mission for São Tomé and Príncipe
January 31, 2019 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the...

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2018 Article IV Consultation with the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
July 27, 2018 On July 23, 2018, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe. GDP growth in 2017 is estimated at about 4 percent,...

IMF Executive Board Completes the Fifth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Approves US$0.9 Million Disbursement, and Concludes the 2018 Article IV Consultation with the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
July 23, 2018 São Tomé and Príncipe’s medium-term economic outlook is favorable. Structural reforms and prudent fiscal policy are key to maintaining macroeconomic stability and boosting growth to reduce poverty. Implementing measures to contain...

IMF Staff Completes Combined 2018 Article IV Consultation and Fifth ECF Review Mission for São Tomé and Príncipe
April 12, 2018 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the...