Guinea-Bissau referendum approves new constitution that expands president’s powers0

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• September 2, 2026

Provisional results announced by the country’s electoral commission showed that 70% of voters backed the changes in Sunday’s referendum, while 30% voted against them. Turnout was reported at nearly 60%. The new constitution strengthens the presidency at the expense of the prime minister, altering the balance of power under Guinea-Bissau’s semi-presidential system. Previously, Guinea-Bissau’s legislature