https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/guinea-bissau-referendum-approves-new-constitution-that-expands-president-s-powersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/guinea-bissau-referendum-approves-new-constitution-that-expands-president-s-powershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/guinea-bissau-referendum-approves-new-constitution-that-expands-president-s-powers#u56811Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:38:19 +0000Voters in Guinea-Bissau have approved a new constitution through a referendum that grants sweeping authority to the president while shrinking parliament. Provisional results indicate a major shift in the nation's balance of power just ahead of the upcoming December presidential election. International analysts and news outlets report that the sweeping power shift reshapes the presidency significantly, prompting ongoing questions regarding its impact on democratic governance in the region.Why it mattersThe constitutional overhaul dramatically alters the institutional framework of Guinea-Bi