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Guinea-Bissau votes in a referendum to grant expanded presidential powers ahead of election
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk ASSANA SAMBU and OPE ADETAYO, Associated Press , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· August 30, 2026
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Key points The former President Umaro was involved in this election. From Bissau, Guinea: A referendum is being held to decide on granting new presidential powers.
From Bissau, Guinea: A referendum is being held to decide on granting new presidential powers. This vote comes ahead of a general election in December, which is expected to return the country to democracy.
A military government has been in power since a coup last year, which followed a disputed election. The former President Umaro was involved in this election.
Further details about the referendum and the country's situation are available from the source, including the potential impact of the vote on the upcoming general election.
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Category: government Published: August 30, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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