Sao Tome and Principe's Strategic Balancing Act The upcoming presidential election in Sao Tome and Principe is more than just a domestic affair.
The country's strategic location in the Gulf of Guinea, coupled with its diplomatic dance with global powers, has drawn international attention.
Sao Tome and Principe's military agreement with Russia has been a major point of contention. Critics argue that Moscow seeks to expand its influence in the South Atlantic through this deal.