São Tomé and Príncipe is holding a presidential election this Sunday, with incumbent Carlos Vila Nova running as an independent candidate against his former party. The election is viewed as a test of the small African nation’s democratic stability. Approximately 142,000 citizens are registered to vote, including a significant diaspora population representing around 15% of eligible voters. Vila Nova is hoping to secure a second term. The outcome of the election is anticipated to shape the country's political future. This vote underscores São Tomé and Príncipe’s commitment to strengthening its democratic institutions, despite its small size and unique challenges.