Guinea-Bissau Referendum Advances Military-Backed Presidential Power Shift

Chronology

1. 30-08-2026
   Guinea-Bissau Referendum Seeks Stronger Presidency

   3 articles

   Guinea-Bissau held a junta-backed referendum on a proposed new constitution that would replace its parliamentary system with a presidential model and substantially expand executive authority ahead of planned elections to restore civilian rule. The changes would allow the presiden…
2. 31-08-2026
   Guinea-Bissau Referendum Tests Presidential Power Shift

   3 articles

   Guinea-Bissau is counting votes in a referendum on a proposed constitution that would replace its semi-presidential or parliamentary system with a stronger presidential model. The changes would allow the president to appoint and dismiss the prime minister and ministers, lead the …
3. 02-09-2026
   Guinea-Bissau Referendum Expands Presidential Power

   3 articles

   Guinea-Bissau voters have provisionally approved a military-backed constitutional overhaul, with about 70% voting yes and reported turnout above 50%, though opposition groups dispute both the referendum’s legitimacy and participation figures. The reforms would replace the previou…