Guinea-Bissau approved a new constitution in a referendum on 1 September 2026, with provisional results released by 2 September, significantly expanding presidential powers and reshaping electoral rules ahead of December elections. The changes follow a military coup in 2025.
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DAKAR, Sept 1 - Guinea-Bissau has approved a new constitution in a referendum, provisional results showed on Tuesday, expanding presidential powers and reshaping electoral rules ahead of a presidential election scheduled for December.
The sweeping reforms come in the wake of last year's coup and ahead of a proposed return to civilian rule.
Changes include fewer seats in parliament and new rules on presidential candidates ahead of December elections 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 t