Somalia Parliament Stories

Somalia Parliament unanimously approves constitutional amendments
Amina Wako  |  Mar 30, 2024

A joint session of both houses has approved amendments to four articles of the constitution after several points of contention were resolved.

Somalia opposition, Puntland State oppose constitution amendment process
Hassan Mohamed  |  Mar 26, 2024

Puntland State and the opposition claim the government is planning to do away with the federal system of power and introduce a presidential system thr...

Somalia Parliament presses ahead with Constitutional review despite boycott threat
Hassan Mohamed  |  Mar 20, 2024

The constitutional review process, ongoing for years, requires support from two-thirds of the bicameral parliament to be ratified.

Somalia Parliament approves maritime defence deal with Turkey
Amina Wako  |  Feb 21, 2024

This agreement grants Ankara the right to receive 30 per cent of the marine resources in exchange for securing the country's coastline.

Somali President Hassan Sheikh to address joint parliamentary sitting
Amina Wako  |  Feb 21, 2024

The President is expected to make a major announcement on a special defence agreement with Turkey aimed at reinforcing Somalia's maritime security.

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