Guinea-Bissau voters approve new constitution expanding presidential powers
- Guinea-Bissau voters have approved a new constitution significantly expanding presidential powers ahead of elections due in December.
- According to provisional results, 70% of voters approved sweeping changes in the tiny west African state’s first constitutional amendment since revisions that ended the one-party socialist state more than three decades ago.
- The turnout for Sunday’s referendum was reportedly over 55%, amounting to approximately 544,060 people.
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- Guinea-Bissau voters have approved a new constitution significantly expanding presidential powers ahead of elections due in December.
- According to provisional results, 70% of voters approved sweeping changes in the tiny west African state’s first constitutional amendment since revisions that ended the one-party socialist state more than three decades ago.
- The turnout for Sunday’s referendum was reportedly over 55%, amounting to approximately 544,060 people.
Sources: Guardian