https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-constitution-in-guinea-bissau-will-undermine-democracy-opponents-sayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-constitution-in-guinea-bissau-will-undermine-democracy-opponents-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-constitution-in-guinea-bissau-will-undermine-democracy-opponents-say#u55355Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:16:12 +0000Guinea-Bissau voters approved a new constitution in a referendum, with provisional results showing 70% of valid votes in favor and a 62.6% turnout. The new framework expands the powers of the presidency while shrinking the role of parliament. These sweeping reforms reshape electoral rules ahead of a presidential election scheduled for December. Opponents of the measure claim the changes will undermine democracy in the country.Why it mattersThe referendum follows a coup that occurred last year. The changes are part of a process leading toward a proposed return to civilian rule.What is confirmed