Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau Votes in Referendum On Giving President More Powers

Voters in military-run Guinea-Bissau went to the polls on Sunday to cast ballots in a constitutional referendum that could significantly expand presidential powers. The vote takes place ten months following a coup, with military leaders stating that the proposed changes are designed to stabilize future civilian governments.

As the weekend voting concluded, election authorities began the official vote count. The referendum serves as a precursor to a general election scheduled for later this year, which is intended to restore the West African nation to civilian rule.