Some 200 international observers were on hand to monitor this year’s proceedings for a single round vote based on proportional representation to elect 102 lawmakers.
Under the current political system, the majority party or coalition appoints the government, but the president can dismiss it in certain circumstances.
Observers have commended legislative elections held in Guinea Bissau on Sunday called by a president pushing constitutional change after years of instability in the tiny West African state. Nearly 900,000 voters were registered to vote, and results are expected on Tuesday. Read more.
