Sao Tome and Principe military pact with Russia draws international scrutiny during elections

Sao Tome and Principe is navigating increased geopolitical pressure as it holds elections amid a newly disclosed military agreement with Russia. The strategic location of the archipelago in the Gulf of Guinea makes this alignment a point of concern for Western powers, though the depth of the military cooperation remains opaque.

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