Guinea-Bissau referendum approves new constitution that expands president's powers
Previously, Guinea-Bissau's legislature appointed a prime minister from the parliamentary majority, who then formed a cabinet - an arrangement the ruling military authorities said had contributed to political instability.
December's elections will now be an important test of whether the military authorities follow through on their pledge to restore civilian rule and how the expanded powers of the presidency reshape Guinea-Bissau's fragile political system.
The referendum was organised by the military government that seized power in the West African nation last November following a disputed election.
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