In São Tomé and Príncipe a new government has been formed. It is a single-party government led by Patrice Trovoada, the leader of the Acção Democrática Independente (Independent Democratic Action – ADI), which was the largest party following the recent legislative election, winning 26 of the 55 seats in parliament.

In addition to the PM, there are nine ministers and one secretary of state. There are three ‘civil society’ ministers in the government, according to Téla Nón. There is only one former minister in the new government and two ministers are less than 35 years of age.

Given President Fradique de Menezes represents the Movimento Democrático das Forças da Mudança-Partido Liberal (MDFM-PL), PM Trovoada’s appointment means that there is another period of cohabitation in São Tomé. (For a full list, see previous post).

The legislature has yet to convene. So, we will have to wait and see whether Trovoada’s minority government survives when parliament does meet.