Guinea-Bissau votes in referendum on giving president more powers

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Guinea-Bissau held a referendum on expanding presidential powers ahead of a general election aimed at restoring civilian rule. Security forces including the national guard and police were deployed at key locations in the capital to maintain order during the voting process.

Ballot counting began in military-run Guinea-Bissau as voting ended in Sunday’s referendum, which could give the president more powers ahead of a general election meant to restore civilian rule later this year. Security was stepped up at strategic points in the capital, with members of the national guard and the police stationed at key locations. Read More: https://punchng.com/guinea-bissau-votes-in-referendum-on-giving-president-more-powers/