Tag: Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau’s New Constitution Strengthens Presidential Powers After Referendum

By Kabir IsaOctober 9, 2026

Guinea-Bissau approved a new constitution in an August 30, 2026 referendum that strengthens presidential powers over the prime minister and government. The reform, held under a junta that took power in a November 2025 coup, is presented by transition authorities as a path to stability before a December 6 presidential election, while the opposition warns it concentrates executive power and weakens checks and balances.

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Guinea-Bissau’s Constitutional Referendum: A Presidential System Won’t Cure Chronic Instability

By Kabir IsaAugust 31, 2026

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.

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Guinea-Bissau Holds Referendum on Presidential Powers Amid Tense Political Climate

By Kabir IsaAugust 31, 2026

Voters in Guinea-Bissau cast ballots on Sunday in a referendum that could give the president more powers, less than 10 months after a military coup. The proposed constitution would shift the country from a parliamentary to a presidential system, but the opposition has urged a boycott amid restrictions on public freedoms.