# Guinea-Bissau referendum approves constitution expanding presidential powers

https://mins.news/en/item/41639

- BBC News, 2026-09-02 07:48 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c93eny4dqp2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Guinea-Bissau voters have approved a new constitution giving the president wider powers to appoint and dismiss the prime minister and cabinet, alter ministries and dissolve parliament during a grave political crisis. The military-organised referendum was boycotted by the main opposition party. Provisional results put support at 70%, with turnout near 60%. Elections are planned for December as the authorities promise a return to civilian rule.

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