New constitution in Guinea-Bissau will undermine democracy, opponents say

The Guardian World | Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:20:55 GMT

In Guinea-Bissau,
Seventy percent approved,
Power shifts to one.

Referendum result means fewer seats in parliament and new rules on candidates, ahead of December electionsGuinea-Bissau voters have approved a new constitution, which critics say will undermine democracy, that significantly expands presidential powers ahead of elections due in December.According to provisional results, 70% of voters…

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