Will Guinea-Bissau’s expanded presidential powers strengthen democracy?

Guinea-Bissau has approved a new constitution in a referendum, with provisional results pointing to a major shift in the country’s balance of power. The reforms would give the president sweeping authority over the government and parliament ahead of December’s presidential election. Beverly Ochieng, Senior Analyst at Control Risks analyses the impact of this move and the socio-political landscape in Niger.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:49:29 GMT