Guinea-Bissau backs new constitution in referendum

Guinea-Bissau has voted in favor of a new constitution, according to official results. The change ends the current system where the prime minister is chosen from the parliamentary majority. That arrangement had repeatedly created unstable power-sharing deals between the president and parliament. Under the new text, the country will shift to a different model of governance, aiming to reduce political deadlock. No further details on the new structure were provided in the initial announcement. Turnout figures and a full breakdown of the vote have not yet been released. The referendum result marks a major step in the West African nation’s efforts to reform its political system.