Guinea-Bissau's Crucial Referendum: A Step Towards Democracy

Guinea-Bissau's Crucial Referendum: A Step Towards Democracy

Guinea-Bissau is currently holding a referendum to determine whether to grant new presidential powers before the upcoming general election in December. This election is crucial for the West African nation as it marks a return to democracy after a recent coup. Last year, a military government took control following a contentious election where both former President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and opposition candidate Fernando Dias declared themselves winners. The Associated Press has reported on the unfolding political developments in Guinea-Bissau.