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Guinea-Bissau votes in referendum to expand presidential powers

Voters in Guinea-Bissau went to the polls on Sunday to vote on a proposed constitutional amendment. The changes would expand the president's powers, including giving him the right to appoint and dismiss the prime minister.

Guinea-Bissau votes in referendum to expand presidential powers

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Voters in Guinea-Bissau went to the polls on Sunday to vote on a proposed constitutional amendment.

The changes would expand the president's powers, including giving him the right to appoint and dismiss the prime minister.

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Voters in Guinea-Bissau went to the polls on Sunday to vote on a proposed constitutional amendment. The changes would expand the president's powers, including giving him the right to appoint and dismiss the prime minister.

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