Guinea-Bissau Referendum Shifts Power to Presidency

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 approved a controversial constitutional referendum that would significantly strengthen the presidency ahead of planned December 6 elections intended to restore civilian rule after the military’s seizure of power. Provisional results gave the “Yes” campai…