Guinea-Bissau voters approve new constitution expanding presidential powers

Changes include fewer seats in parliament and new rules on presidential candidates ahead of December elections Guinea-Bissau voters have approved a new constitution significantly expanding presidential powers ahead of elections due in December. According to provisional results, 70% of voters approved sweeping changes i

The sweeping reforms come in the wake of last year's coup and ahead of a proposed return to civilian rule.

The National Electoral Commission says 70 percent of voters cast their ballots in favour of the changes.

DAKAR, Sept 1 - Guinea-Bissau has approved a new constitution in a referendum, provisional results showed on Tuesday, expanding presidential powers and reshaping electoral rules ahead of a presidential election scheduled for December.