Introduction
How is the Military in São Tomé and Príncipe and how does it work to maintain Sucity and fight terrorism? In terms of Military and security forces, we have the Armed Forces of Sao Tome and Principe (Forcas Armadas de Sao Tome e Principe, FASTP): Army, Coast Guard of Sao Tome e Principe (Guarda Costeira de Sao Tome e Principe, GCSTP), Presidential Guard, National Guard (2025).
In São Tomé and Príncipe, the FASTP is one of the smallest militaries in Africa and consists of only a few companies of ground troops and some small patrol boats (2024)
Security and military information of São Tomé and Príncipe
Military and security service personnel strengths approximately 500 active Armed Forces (2023)
Military equipment inventories and acquisitions the FASTP is lightly armed and has a small inventory of mostly older weapons and equipment (2023)
Military service age and obligation limited information; 18 is the minimum age for compulsory military service (reportedly not enforced) and 17 years of age (with parental permission) for voluntary service (2024).
Military deployments .
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São Tomé and Príncipe is found in Middle Africa