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Guinea-Bissau constitutional referendum 2026
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FIRST ENTRY AUG 29
AUG 30 · Day 2
Guinea-Bissau referendum on strengthening presidency
Ballot counting is underway in a referendum in Guinea-Bissau.
The referendum could significantly boost the presidency's power.
The coup happened one day after the November 2025 presidential election.
AUG 29 · Day 1
Guinea-Bissau votes on a stronger presidency
The proposed constitution would give the president greater control over the government, including the appointment and dismissal of the prime minister and members of the government.
Under the proposed constitution, presidential candidates would have to pay a 50 million West African CFA franc deposit, or approximately $90,000.
The proposed constitution would establish a Constitutional Court.