Guinea-Bissau votes yes in referendum on new constitution
By The BriefBrief
Guinea-Bissau has voted 'yes' in a referendum for a new constitution. The new text would end the prior system in which the prime minister came from the parliamentary majority, a structure described as creating uncomfortable power-sharing.
WHO:Guinea-Bissau voters
WHAT:Voted 'yes' in a referendum approving a new constitution
WHEN:Reported Sep 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Guinea-Bissau
WHY:The referendum was held to approve a new constitutional text that would replace the existing arrangement for selecting the prime minister from the parliamentary majority.
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