Somalia’s Parliament has officially approved changes to the country’s Provisional Constitution, ending nearly 14 years of governing under a temporary system. The vote took place during a joint session in Mogadishu, where lawmakers finalized the long review process that began after the 2012 charter was introduced.
A total of 221 members voted in favor of the amendments. Speaker of the House, Aden Mohamed Nur Madoobe, called the decision a historic milestone for the country. The updated Constitution, written in Somali, will later be translated into English and Arabic after receiving approval from President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
The 2012 Provisional Constitution had helped rebuild Somalia’s federal system after decades of civil war. However, it was always meant to be reviewed and completed through national agreement. Supporters say the new amendments clearly define powers between the federal government and regional states, strengthen governance, and outline the electoral system.
Some opposition leaders, though, argue that the process may not have included full national consensus.
With this vote, Somalia enters what leaders describe as a new political era — similar to constitutional reforms seen in other African countries such as Kenya.
Source: TRT AFRICA
