Latest news in Guinea-Bissau? September 17th, 2026
17-09-2026
Developments in Guinea-Bissau center on the transitional authority’s political restructuring and preparations for the December general elections:
The Gambia JournalOrder for Political Parties to Relocate: On September 15, 2026, the governing military junta (the High Military Command for the Restoration of Security and Public Order) issued Resolution No. 01/ACM/2026, giving all political parties seven working days to move their headquarters if they operate within 500 meters of sovereign state institutions, military barracks, hospitals, or diplomatic missions. The command cited security concerns and enforcement of the country’s framework law ahead of upcoming elections.
The Gambia Journal+ 1Constitutional Overhaul Approved: Voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional referendum expanding presidential authority and reducing the National People’s Assembly from 102 seats to 65. The junta promoted the changes as necessary for long-term political stability.
WikipediaRoadmap to December 2026 Elections: The transitional administration, led by General Horta Inta-A Na Man following the late 2025 coup, continues preparations for nationwide presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for December 6, 2026, intended to return the country to constitutional order.
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