A general view of houses in the area known as the Promised Land, near Santo Antonio, in Príncipe Island in Sao Tome and Principe, on August 6, 2026. A new neighbourhood with over 150 houses occupied by members of various communities, mainly from Roaa Sundy, a project largely funded by the HBD Group. At present, the whole country of Sao Tome and Principe has been designated a biosphere reserve by UNESCO and the country enjoys special protection from the organisation due to its unique natural environment. (Photo by Daniel BELOUMOU OLOMO / AFP via Getty Images)