Tag: constitutional changes
President Mohamud vows push to for direct elections in Somalia despite opposition
Somali President Hassan Mohamud has reiterated his administration’s determination to transition the country to a one-person, one-vote system, replacing the current parliamentary ...FGS Seeks dialogue with regional states amid constitutional dispute
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has invited regional leaders to attend the upcoming National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting scheduled for April 20-21 ...Puntland to bolster ties with Ethiopia amid dispute with FGS over controversial constitutional amendments
Somalia’s Puntland state has engaged with Ethiopia to discuss trade and investment opportunities. This comes amid a recent disagreement with the federal ...Somali security expert fired after criticizing constitutional changes
Somali security expert Samira Gaid was dismissed from her advisory role with the Ministry of Internal Security following a social media post ...Somalia’s president inks contentious constitution changes
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud signed into law on Sunday night amendments made to the first four chapters of the constitution. This ...Puntland withdraws recognition of Somali Federal Government over constitutional dispute
Somalia’s Puntland State announced its withdrawal of recognition from the federal government following the passage of controversial constitutional amendments on Saturday. The ...