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Somalia's Parliament Approves New Constitution
Somalia's new constitution extends terms to five years and allows direct election of lawmakers, with 223 parliament members approving the change despite opposition boycott.
- On March 5, Somalia's Federal Parliament in Mogadishu approved changes to the constitution and extended terms for lawmakers and the president, delaying elections by a year.
- The amendment process covered Chapters 1–13 and addressed federal and regional authorities, building on a 2024 law restoring universal suffrage to support electoral reforms.
- Parliamentary tallies showed overwhelming support on Wednesday, with 222 lawmakers voting by acclamation and 223 members in favour, including 186 Members of the House of the People and 37 Senators.
- The changes pave the way for direct election of lawmakers, while President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said the president remains chosen by parliament under the August deal with June elections planned.
- Security and logistical limits from Al-Shabaab face opposition rejection, while Ali Mohamed Omar describes it as `This is a historic step for Somalia`.
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Somalia's parliament voted to change its constitution and extend the term in office for lawmakers and the president, the president and the parliament's speaker said, pushing back planned elections by a year.
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Somalia: Somali Parliament Approves Official Constitution After Comprehensive Review
Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's federal parliament has formally approved the country's Official Constitution following the completion of a sweeping review and amendment process covering Chapters 1 through 13, marking a major milestone in the Horn of Africa nation's state-building efforts.
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right4Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Right
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