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Guinea-Bissau votes in referendum to expand presidential powers
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· August 30, 2026
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Voters in Guinea-Bissau went to the polls on Sunday to vote on a proposed constitutional amendment. The changes would expand the president’s powers, including giving him the right to appoint and dismiss the prime minister.
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Key points The changes would expand the president’s powers, including giving him the right to appoint and dismiss the prime minister. Voters in Guinea-Bissau went to the polls on Sunday to vote on a proposed constitutional amendment. More government Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? Voters in Guinea-Bissau went to the polls on Sunday to vote on a proposed constitutional amendment. The changes would expand the president’s powers, including giving him the right to appoint and dismiss the prime minister.
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