AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoConstitutional Referendum: Guinea-Bissau has approved a new constitution in a referendum, with provisional results showing the “yes” side winning about 70% of votes (around 383,000 “yes” vs 161,000 “no”) and turnout reported near 60%. The changes, backed by the military-led transitional authorities, expand presidential powers ahead of December 6 elections: the president can appoint and dismiss the prime minister and cabinet, create or abolish ministries, and dissolve parliament in major political crises, while parliament seats are cut from 102 to 65. Political Tensions: The main opposition PAIGC and civil society groups denounced the vote, saying safeguards were insufficient and urging a boycott, while the transitional leadership argues the reforms are needed to stabilize institutions. Diplomacy: Nepal and Guinea-Bissau formally established diplomatic relations, with both sides signing a joint statement at the UN, bringing Nepal’s ties to 184 countries. Foreign Affairs: Serbia’s foreign minister met Guinea-Bissau’s top diplomat in Belgrade, agreeing to push stronger economic cooperation alongside existing political ties.
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