The following lists events that happened during 2001 in the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe.

Incumbents President: Miguel Trovoada Prime Minister: Miguel Trovoada (until 2 September), Fradique de Menezes (from 3 September)

Events 21 February: the Joint Development Authority with Nigeria was signed 26 April: the Maritime border agreement with Gabon was signedCharney, Jonathan I. et al. (2005). International Maritime Boundaries, pp. 3683–3696. 29 July: The presidential election took placeElections in São Tomé and Príncipe African Elections Database Force for Change Democratic Movement – Liberal Party (MDFM-PL) founded 3 September: Fradique de Menezes becomes president of São Tomé and Príncipe 8 December: Fradique de Menezes issued a decree dissolving the Parliament

Sports Bairros Unidos FC won the São Tomé and Príncipe Football Championship

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