Guinea-Bissau held a referendum on Sunday to decide whether to adopt a new constitution that would shift the country from a parliamentary to a presidential system. The proposed changes would significantly increase the powers of the President. This vote comes less than ten months after a military coup brought the current government to power. The outcome of the referendum will determine the future political structure of the West African nation. Concerns exist about the timing and potential impact of these changes following the recent political instability. The results are keenly awaited by both domestic and international observers, with implications for Guinea-Bissau’s democratic trajectory. The referendum aims to redefine governance and potentially consolidate executive authority.