Guinea-Bissau
2 stories from Middle East Affairs.
Guinea-Bissau voters approve new constitution expanding presidential powers
Voters in Guinea-Bissau have approved a new constitution that expands presidential powers and reduces parliamentary seats ahead of elections scheduled for December.
Guinea-Bissau votes to expand presidential powers
Voters in Guinea-Bissau approved a referendum on a charter that would give the president sweeping powers to appoint ministers and dissolve parliament, but opposition parties dismissed the vote as illegitimate.
