Guinea-Bissau votes on constitutional overhaul strengthening presidency
Voters in Guinea-Bissau are deciding whether to approve a new constitution that would significantly strengthen the presidency and reshape the country's electoral system. The referendum is taking place on August 30 and is being watched closely because it could alter how power is shared between the head of state, parliament and the prime minister. It comes nine months after the military seized power and installed General Horta Inta-A Na Man as transitional president.The draft constitution was approved by the National Transitional Council on January 13, 2026, after the November 26, 2025 coup that interrupted the electoral process. The military takeover... [Continue Reading]
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