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Ilza Amado Vaz unexpectedly resigns as Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe three days after being appointed Prime Minister by President Carlos Vila Nova. The ruling Independent Democratic Action party then proposes Adelino Pereira to replace Vaz, but Vila Nova appoints Américo d'Oliveira dos Ramos.
2025-01-12

President of São Tomé and Príncipe Carlos Vila Nova rejects a proposal by his Independent Democratic Action party to elect Hélio Vaz de Almeida as prime minister. Vila Nova instead appoints Ilza Amado Vaz.
2025-01-9

The ruling party in São Tomé and Príncipe, Independent Democratic Action, proposes Hélio Vaz de Almeida as Prime Minister to replace Patrice Trovoada, who was fired by President Carlos Vila Nova two days ago.
2025-01-8

Thirty-six people are rescued after fires break out onboard the São Tomé and Príncipe-flagged tanker "Ceres I" and Singapore-flagged tanker "Hafnia Nile" following a collision near Pedra Branca, Singapore. The remaining 26 "Ceres I" crew members remain onboard to conduct fire-fighting operations.
2024-07-19

Pirates kidnap some crew members of a Danish-owned ship which they later abandon near São Tomé and Príncipe.
2023-03-31

The ruling Independent Democratic Action (ADI) under Prime Minister Patrice Trovoada loses its absolute majority in the National Assembly.
2018-10-7

China resumes diplomatic ties with São Tomé and Príncipe two weeks after the African island nation broke diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
2016-12-26

São Tomé and Príncipe breaks relations with the island country of Taiwan. [https:--www.bbc.co.uk-news-world-asia-38388181 (BBC)]One-China policy
2016-12-21

São Tomé and Príncipe breaks relations with the island country of Taiwan.
2016-12-21

Voters in São Tomé and Príncipe go to the polls for a presidential election with former Prime Minister Evaristo Carvalho elected in the first round.
2016-07-17