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Guinea-Bissau referendum approves new constitution that expands president's powers

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Al JazeeraAug 29, 2:38 AMFirst report

Guinea-Bissau votes on a stronger presidency: What’s at stake?

The proposed constitution would give the president more power and reshape parliament and elections.

ABC NewsAug 30, 6:10 PM

Guinea-Bissau votes in a referendum on granting the president expanded powers

Guinea-Bissau is voting in a referendum to decide on granting new presidential powers

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Guinea-Bissau referendum approves new constitution that expands president's powers

6d ago4 sources7 articlesMultiple anglesSettling in

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Compare who has reported and how much of this timeline each source contributes.

BBC News1 report

The Guardian1 report

Al Jazeera3 reports

Last update

Sep 2, 9:20 AM

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Sep 2, 9:20 AM

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Showing 7 English articles

Al JazeeraAug 29, 2:38 AMFirst report

Guinea-Bissau votes on a stronger presidency: What’s at stake?

The proposed constitution would give the president more power and reshape parliament and elections.

ABC NewsAug 30, 6:10 PM

Guinea-Bissau votes in a referendum on granting the president expanded powers

Guinea-Bissau is voting in a referendum to decide on granting new presidential powers

Al JazeeraAug 30, 11:08 PM

Vote count starts in Guinea-Bissau referendum on strengthening presidency

Ten months after a coup, military leaders say the referendum is designed to stabilise future civilian governments.

ABC NewsSep 1, 5:43 PM

Guinea-Bissau voters back a sweeping power shift, boosting the president and shrinking parliament

Guinea-Bissau has voted to expand presidential powers and reduce the legislature

Al JazeeraSep 1, 7:59 PM

Guinea-Bissau referendum nods to expansion of presidential powers

The National Electoral Commission says 70 percent of voters cast their ballots in favour of the changes.

BBC News6d ago

Guinea-Bissau referendum approves new constitution that expands president's powers

The sweeping reforms come in the wake of last year's coup and ahead of a proposed return to civilian rule.

The Guardian6d agoLatest update

Guinea-Bissau voters approve new constitution expanding presidential powers

Changes include fewer seats in parliament and new rules on presidential candidates ahead of December elections Guinea-Bissau voters have approved a new constitution significantly expanding presidential powers ahead of elections due in December. According to provisional results, 70% of voters approved sweeping changes in the tiny west African state’s first constitutional amendment since revisions that ended the one-party socialist state more than three decades ago. Continue reading...

Al JazeeraAug 30, 11:08 PM

Vote count starts in Guinea-Bissau referendum on strengthening presidency

Ten months after a coup, military leaders say the referendum is designed to stabilise future civilian governments.

ABC NewsSep 1, 5:43 PM

Guinea-Bissau voters back a sweeping power shift, boosting the president and shrinking parliament

Guinea-Bissau has voted to expand presidential powers and reduce the legislature

Al JazeeraSep 1, 7:59 PM

Guinea-Bissau referendum nods to expansion of presidential powers

The National Electoral Commission says 70 percent of voters cast their ballots in favour of the changes.

BBC News6d ago

Guinea-Bissau referendum approves new constitution that expands president's powers

The sweeping reforms come in the wake of last year's coup and ahead of a proposed return to civilian rule.

The Guardian6d agoLatest update

Guinea-Bissau voters approve new constitution expanding presidential powers

Changes include fewer seats in parliament and new rules on presidential candidates ahead of December elections Guinea-Bissau voters have approved a new constitution significantly expanding presidential powers ahead of elections due in December. According to provisional results, 70% of voters approved sweeping changes in the tiny west African state’s first constitutional amendment since revisions that ended the one-party socialist state more than three decades ago. Continue reading...