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September 2, 2026
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Guinea-Bissau approves new constitution that expands presidential powers

Guinea-Bissau approves new constitution that expands presidential powers

New charter cuts parliament to 65 seats from 102...

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Guinea-Bissau has approved a new constitution in a referendum, provisionally showing 70% in favour, which significantly expands presidential powers and alters electoral rules ahead of the December presidential election.

  • The new constitution allows the president to appoint and dismiss the prime minister and cabinet, and dissolve parliament in cases of grave political crisis.
  • The military government, which seized power in a coup last November, has gained backing to reshape the political system.
  • The main opposition party, PAIGC, boycotted the vote, with its leader stating the referendum sought to "kill our freedom and bury our democracy."

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