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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
Idrissa Djalo said voter turnout exceeded 55 percent.
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau voted on Sunday on a new constitution to reform the country's political system ahead of elections later in the year.
The new system would allow the head of state to appoint and dismiss the prime minister and members of the government.
AUG 29 · Day 1
Guinea-Bissau votes on a stronger presidency
The military seized power one day before the electoral commission was due to announce the presidential results, while the electoral process was still under way.
Guinea-Bissau gained independence from Portugal in 1974.
The PAIGC, one of Guinea-Bissau's main opposition parties, has rejected the referendum and called for a boycott.