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São Tomé and Príncipe Presidential Election Tensions Rise

Updated 2026-07-19 04:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Voters in São Tomé and Príncipe are casting their ballots in a tense presidential election. Incumbent Carlos Vila Nova faces challenges from his former party, with the outcome potentially impacting political stability.

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São Tomé and Príncipe heads to polls in tense presidential election

Incumbent Carlos Vila Nova hopes to defeat his former party and secure second term as independentVoters in São Tomé and Príncipe go to the polls for a presidential election on Sunday as one of Africa’s least populous cou

2026-07-19 04:00 UTC