Guinea-Bissau votes on a stronger presidency: What’s at stake?
Summary
Guinea-Bissau will hold a referendum on August 30 to approve a new constitution that would give the president more power and change the country’s electoral system. This vote follows a military coup in November 2025 and takes place before presidential and legislative elections planned for December 6.Key Facts
- The referendum will decide if a new constitution, approved by the National Transitional Council, will take effect.
- The new constitution would give the president more control over the government, including appointing and removing the prime minister.
- It would reduce the size of parliament from 102 to 65 seats and cut electoral districts from 29 to 12.
- Presidential candidates would need to have lived in Guinea-Bissau for five years before running and pay a large deposit of about $90,000.
- Political parties must have at least 5,000 members to support a presidential candidate.
- Guinea-Bissau has a history of political instability, with military coups and disputes among government branches.
- The military took power in November 2025, installing General Horta Inta-A Na Man as transitional president.
- Supporters say the changes will reduce political conflicts; opponents worry about too much power going to the president.
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