Guinea-Bissau held elections in which voters backed a sweeping power shift. The changes expand presidential powers and reduce the size of the legislature, boosting the president while shrinking parliament.
WHO:Guinea-Bissau voters
WHAT:Voters backed constitutional/political changes expanding presidential powers and shrinking parliament.
WHEN:Reported Sep 1, 2026 at 1:43 PM ET
WHERE:Guinea-Bissau
WHY:The election results reflected voters’ support for expanding presidential powers and reducing the legislature.
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