Somalia's Parliament Approves Historic Constitutional Amendments

Somalia parliament approves proposal to amend indirect electoral system and reintroduce universal suffrage

The Somali parliament approved a proposal on Saturday to amend its constitution, which will overhaul its electoral system and reintroduce universal suffrage. The vote, which was unanimous, will amend the first four chapters of the country’s transitional constitution, to introduce a presidential electoral vote. This will give the Somali people the power to directly chose the president. The elected president will then appoint the Prime Minister. T…

Somalia parliament passes bill allowing President appoint PM

Somalia made significant changes to its constitution on Saturday, granting the president the authority to appoint and dismiss the prime minister. This decision, approved by a substantial majority of parliament, follows intense debates within the bicameral federal assembly in Mogadish

Somalia parliament approves parts of election overhaul plan

Somalia’s parliament has unanimously approved proposals to overhaul the country’s electoral system to reintroduce universal suffrage, a plan that has been criticized by some leading politicians.

Somalia's parliament gives nod to historic constitutional amendments

Somalia constitution underwent historical changes following a parliamentary vote on Saturday. Among the notable adjustments is the empowerment of the country

Somali Parliament approves constitutional amendments to political system in country

Approved 4 chapters include freedom of expression, women's representation, and leadership system - Anadolu Ajansı

Somalia's Parliament Approves Historic Constitutional Amendments

WASHINGTON - Somalia changed its constitution Saturday during a parliamentary vote that, among other things, gives the country’s president the power