Guinea-Bissau referendum approves new constitution that expands president's powers
- Voters in Guinea-Bissau have approved a new constitution that significantly expands presidential powers ahead of general elections later this year.
- The referendum was organised by the military government that seized power in the West African nation last November following a disputed election.
- Voters have agreed to sweeping reforms allowing the president to appoint and dismiss the prime minister and cabinet, create or abolish ministries and dissolve parliament in the event of a grave political crisis.
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- Voters in Guinea-Bissau have approved a new constitution that significantly expands presidential powers ahead of general elections later this year.
- The referendum was organised by the military government that seized power in the West African nation last November following a disputed election.
- Voters have agreed to sweeping reforms allowing the president to appoint and dismiss the prime minister and cabinet, create or abolish ministries and dissolve parliament in the event of a grave political crisis.
Sources: BBC News