Amendments to the Provisional Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia (Chapters 1-4)
<p>In March 2024 Somalia's bicameral Parliament approved historic amendments to the first four chapters of the Provisional Constitution, introducing direct universal suffrage, a multi-party system, and a five-year presidential and parliamentary term.</p><p>The amendments also empowered the President to appoint and dismiss the Prime Minister, replacing the prior parliamentary vote of confidence.</p>
Published
June 22, 2026
Effective Date
March 30, 2024
Ministry/Agency
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Executive Summary
<p>In March 2024 Somalia's bicameral Parliament approved historic amendments to the first four chapters of the Provisional Constitution, introducing direct universal suffrage, a multi-party system, and a five-year presidential and parliamentary term.</p><p>The amendments also empowered the President to appoint and dismiss the Prime Minister, replacing the prior parliamentary vote of confidence.</p>