Guinea-Bissau approves presidential power increase and parliament reduction

Guinea-Bissau held a referendum last Sunday where voters agreed to expand the powers of the president and reduce the number of seats in the national parliament.

The changes are part of a constitutional revision aimed at reshaping the country's political system before the general elections scheduled for December.

Supporters argue that the amendments will strengthen the presidency and make governance more efficient, while opposition parties expressed concerns about the concentration of power.

Despite opposition voices, the majority of voters supported the referendum, signaling a significant shift in Guinea-Bissau's political landscape.