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Guinea-Bissau’s Constitutional Referendum: A Presidential System Won’t Cure Chronic Instability
Guinea-Bissau's constitutional referendum on August 30, 2026, proposes replacing the semi-parliamentary system with a strong presidential regime, but opposition boycotts and skepticism remain. According to Le Pays, the reform may not address deeper issues like the personalization of power and weak institutions, which require political, judicial, and cultural change.