Guinea-Bissau votes in referendum on giving president more powers

The Punch | 30-08-2026 11:49pm |

Ballot counting began in Guinea-Bissau as voting ended in Sunday's referendum, which could give the president more powers ahead of a general election meant to restore civilian rule later this year. Security was stepped up at strategic points in the capital, with members of the national guard and the police stationed at key locations. The referendum is seen as a critical step in the country's political transition.

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