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Vote counting underway in Guinea-Bissau referendum that could expand presidential powers
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points The outcome of this referendum could potentially expand the president's powers. A referendum has taken place that may change the distribution of power in the government.
A referendum has taken place that may change the distribution of power in the government. Voting has ended and ballot counting is underway. The outcome of this referendum could potentially expand the president's powers.
This referendum is happening ahead of a general election scheduled for later this year. The general election is intended to restore civilian rule in a country currently run by the military.
Further details about the referendum and its potential impact are available from the source. The current status of the vote counting and the potential effects of the referendum's outcome are being closely watched.
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Category: government Published: August 31, 2026 Source: Africanews (EN) Reading time: 1 min
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