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Guinea-Bissau votes in referendum on giving president more powers
Voters in military-run Guinea-Bissau will cast ballots on Sunday in a referendum that could give the president more powers ahead of a general election meant to restore civilian rule later this year.
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- Why it matters
- A yes vote would enlarge the president's authority in a country currently under military control, potentially shifting the balance of power as the state prepares to return to civilian governance.
- Most affected
- Guinea-Bissau voters — Will determine whether the president gains expanded powers before civilian elections.
Guinea-Bissau's military-backed government — Result will shape the scope of presidential authority during transition to civilian rule. - Likely next
- Whether the referendum passes and by what margin, and whether the general election scheduled later this year proceeds as planned.
Also reported by: PerthNow
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