Six so-called roças in São Tomé and Príncipe are now designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Today major tourist attractions, these roças are an essential part of the country’s identity and are of great historical significance.

A Sign of Stability: President Carlos Vila Nova Re-elected. The independent candidate received 55.94% of the votes cast in the presidential election in São Tomé and Príncipe on July 19, 2026.

The election dates for 2026 in São Tomé and Príncipe have been officially announced. July 19, 2026: Election of the President of the Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe. And on September 27, 2026: Parliamentary, regional, and local elections in São Tomé and Príncipe.

The authorities of São Tomé and Príncipe have, for the first time, designated a German company as a state-licensed partner for the Citizenship by Investment program: Please contact ARGO Fys Consulting GmbH at https://argo.world.

On 19 December, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier welcomed an ambassador from the West African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe to Bellevue Palace for the first time. With the presentation of the credentials, Germany and São Tomé and Príncipe officially established diplomatic relations.

Tchiloli – the unique and lively street theater of São Tomé and Príncipe—has been added to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Tchiloli is a traditional form of open-air theater involving actors, musicians, and an enthusiastic audience.

Since 2025, São Tomé and Príncipe has been offering citizenship through investment in the National Transformation Fund. This fund invests in important projects such as energy, health, education, housing and infrastructure. Full citizenship can be applied for from as little as USD 90,000 (plus fees).

UNESCO World Congress of Biosphere Reserves decides: São Tomé and Príncipe is the first country in the world whose entire territory has been designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

60,000 people live in concert when music from São Tomé e Príncipe is played. The duo Os Calema performed yesterday in the almost sold-out Estádio Da Luz in Lisbon, the world-famous home stadium of the Benfica sports club.

July 12, 2025 is the day. São Tomé e Príncipe celebrates 50 years of independence. If you’ve ever thought about traveling to São Tomé e Príncipe – now is the time. Experience all the events live and on site. July 12 is the day to celebrate.

In São Tomé e Príncipe, people celebrate the New Year with a refreshing swim on one of the country’s dream beaches. With this travel tip for the coming New Year, we wish you a healthy, happy and above all peaceful New Year 2025. Honorary Consul Dr. Knabe and team.

National Women’s Day is celebrated in São Tomé e Príncipes on 19 September. In memory of courageous female demonstrators exactly 50 years ago, on Independence Square in the centre of the capital.

The Atlantic is Black: René Tavares’ visual exploration of transatlantic migratory processes and their effects on the Diaspora. Sept 11 – Nov 02, 2024. ARTCO Gallery, Frobenstr. 1, 10783 Berlin.

Today – probably for the first time – an athlete from São Tomé and from Germany will meet at the Olympic Games. The Dr. Knabe Foundation supports the São Tomé Judo Association. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for all the athletes!

Every year in October, the world’s best chocolate producers meet in Paris for the Salon de Chocolate – a true meeting of the haute cuisine of chocolate, connoisseurs and connoisseurs. Once again, several hundred exhibitors from 38 countries took part in this year’s fair. And one winner has already been announced: …

The heads of state and government of the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP) are currently meeting in São Tomé e Príncipe. Representatives of these countries are present: Angola, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Guinea Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, Mozambique, Portugal, São Tomé e Príncipe and East Timor.

Príncipe was buzzing with excitement on 15 July as the much-anticipated São Tomé and Príncipe National Judo Championships took place. Organised by the World Judo Federation of São Tomé and Príncipe, the championships brought together 51 young judoka.

On July 12, São Tomé e Príncipe celebrates its national holiday, Independence Day with much joy and lots of news. As for example more flights in planning and more diplomatic relationships.

No COVID measurements for the the entry to São Tomé e Príncipe as well as for travel between and on the islands.

The parliamentary elections at the end of September were won by the ADI party, previously the largest opposition party in the country. 30 of the 55 seats in parliament went to the ADI led by Patrice Trovoada. The former ruling party MLSTP-PSD under Jorge Bom Jesus won…

Today, Dr Elisabete Barros from São Tomé visited the Clinic for Plastic Surgery at the Ernst von Bergmann Hospital in Potsdam together with Dr Martin Schreiber, Senior Physician at the Clinic for Plastic Surgery, to get an impression of our medical-technical and above…

Travelling to São Tomé e Príncipe and between the islands is getting easier. For the first time in the country’s history, there are now two daily flights between São Tomé (TMS) and Príncipe (PCP) airports, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. This allows…

Finally back: the Biennale of Art, Culture and Theatre is back in São Tomé e Príncipe this year. For 30 days (from 25 June to 25 July), cultures will meet under the motto of “rediscovering ourselves”. João Carlos Silva, president of the Biennale, and…