Guinea-Bissau voters approve referendum to expand presidential powers
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General Horta N'Tam, National Electoral Commission
Guinea-Bissau
August 30, 2026
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Voters in Guinea-Bissau approved a referendum to expand presidential powers with 70% of the vote. The change allows the president to appoint/dismiss the prime minister and dissolve parliament. The referendum was held ahead of the December 6 presidential election.
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