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Guinea-Bissau voters approve new constitution expanding presidential powers
Guinea-Bissau voters have approved a new constitution that expands presidential powers, with 70% supporting the changes in a referendum organized by the military government. The main opposition party boycotted the vote, citing concerns over democracy. The new constitution allows the president greater authority and reduces parliamentary seats, while the military argues the changes are necessary to stabilize the government.
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Gen Horta N'Tam
Domingos Simões Pereira
Umaro Sissoco Embaló
Fernando Dias
Paul Ejime
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Guinea-Bissau voters have approved a new constitution that expands presidential powers, with 70% supporting the changes in a referendum organized by the military government. The main opposition party boycotted the vote, citing concerns over democracy. The new constitution allows the president greater authority and reduces parliamentary seats, while the military argues the changes are necessary to stabilize the government.
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