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São Tomé falls to 13th in Ibrahim Index

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São Tomé and Príncipe fell one place to 13th in the 2026 Ibrahim Index of African Governance, with a sharp deterioration in the health sector. The report ranks the archipelago among countries whose overall governance has deteriorated since 2016, despite regular political transitions.

São Tomé and Príncipe fell one place to 13th in the overall ranking of the 2026 Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG), and is among the countries where health has deteriorated most. The Ibrahim Foundation’s report says the country’s performance has declined continuously.

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