Guinea-Bissau votes to let president sack prime minister.
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Voters in Guinea-Bissau went to the polls on Sunday to decide on a constitutional change that would significantly expand presidential powers. If approved, the amendment would give the president the authority to appoint and dismiss the prime minister without parliamentary approval. The vote marks a pivotal moment for the West African nation, where political instability has long been fueled by tensions between the presidency and the government.