Guinea-Bissau: Low turnout marks beginning of voting for constitutional referendum
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Guinea-Bissau: Low turnout marks beginning of voting for constitutional referendum

SAPO30 August 2026 at 10:20

The constitutional referendum in Guinea-Bissau took place this Sunday peacefully, according to reports from local media outlets. The voting process began without significant incidents, which represented a positive aspect for the country's authorities.

However, voter participation was low in several areas of Guinean territory. Local media reported low turnout at polling stations, raising questions about the level of mobilization or interest of the population in this suffrage.

The article does not specify what the main constitutional amendments proposed in the referendum are, nor does it indicate the initial expectations of the authorities regarding participation. Concrete numbers on turnout or registered voters for this popular consultation are also not mentioned.

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