African Union Mission to SomaliaW
African Union Mission to Somalia

The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) is an active, regional peacekeeping mission operated by the African Union with the approval of the United Nations Security Council. It is mandated to support transitional governmental structures, implement a national security plan, train the Somali security forces, and to assist in creating a secure environment for the delivery of humanitarian aid. As part of its duties, AMISOM also supports the Federal Government of Somalia's forces in their battle against Al-Shabaab militants.

Constitution of SomaliaW
Constitution of Somalia

The Provisional Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia is the supreme law of Somalia. It provides the legal foundation for the existence of the Federal Republic and source of legal authority. It sets out the rights and duties of its citizens, and defines the structure of government. The Provisional Constitution was adopted on August 1, 2012 by a National Constitutional Assembly in Mogadishu, Banaadir.

Federal Parliament of SomaliaW
Federal Parliament of Somalia

The Federal Parliament of Somalia is the national parliament of Somalia. Formed in August 2012, it is based in the capital Mogadishu and is bicameral, consisting of an Upper House (Senate) and a Lower House. The tenth Parliament of Somalia was inaugurated on 27 December 2016. Since the constitutional mandate of the parliamentarians ended on December 27, 2020, Somalia now has no legitimate representative federal parliament.

History of the transitional federal government of SomaliaW
History of the transitional federal government of Somalia

The transitional federal government (TFG) was the government of Somalia between 2004 and 2012. Established 2004 in Djibouti through various international conferences, it was an attempt to restore national institutions to the country after the 1991 collapse of the Siad Barre government and the ensuing Somali Civil War.

Human rights in SomaliaW
Human rights in Somalia

Human rights in Somalia throughout the late 20th-century and early 21st-century were considered dire, but have gradually improved over the following years. Human rights are guaranteed in the Federal Constitution, which was adopted in August 2012. They fall under the Ministry of Human Rights established in August 2013. The central authorities concurrently inaugurated a National Human Rights Day, endorsed an official Human Rights Roadmap, and completed Somalia's first National Gender Policy.

Judiciary of SomaliaW
Judiciary of Somalia

The judiciary of Somalia is defined by the Provisional Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia. It stipulates that the national court structure is to be organized into three tiers: the Constitutional Court, Federal Government level courts, and Federal Member State level courts. A future nine-member Judicial Service Commission is empowered to appoint any federal tier member of the judiciary. It also selects and presents potential Constitutional Court judges to the House of the People of the Federal Parliament for approval. If endorsed, the President then appoints the candidate as a judge of the Constitutional Court. The five-member Constitutional Court is likewise empowered to adjudicate issues pertaining to the constitution, in addition to various federal and sub-national matters.

List of presidents of Himan and HeebW
List of presidents of Himan and Heeb

This is a list of presidents of the Himan and Heeb, an autonomus region in Somalia. The President of Himan and Heeb is an executive head of state, also functioning as the head of administration. There is no prime minister.

List of presidents of South West State of SomaliaW
List of presidents of South West State of Somalia

This is a list of presidents of South West State of Somalia, a federated state that is part of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

Ministry of Industry and Trade (Somalia)W
Ministry of Industry and Trade (Somalia)

Ministry of Industry and Trade is the ministry that is responsible for industry and trade in Somalia.

Ministry of Information (Somalia)W
Ministry of Information (Somalia)

Ministry of Information, Posts and Telecommunication is the ministry that was responsible for governmental communication in Somalia.

Ministry of Interior and Federal Affairs (Somalia)W
Ministry of Interior and Federal Affairs (Somalia)

The Ministry of Interior is the Interior ministry of Somalia and is the responsible authority for national security, Federal affairs, naturalization, immigration and customs in Somalia. It was founded in 1967 after the combined ministerial body covering financial and interior affairs were separated.

Ministry of Reconstruction (Somalia)W
Ministry of Reconstruction (Somalia)

Ministry of Reconstruction is the ministry that is responsible for reconstruction in Somalia.

President of SomaliaW
President of Somalia

The president of Somalia is the head of state of Somalia. The president is also commander-in-chief of the Somali Armed Forces. The president represents the Federal Republic of Somalia, and the unity of the Somali nation, as well as ensuring the implementation of the Constitution of Somalia and the organised and harmonious functioning of the organs of state. The office of President of Somalia was established with the proclamation of the Republic of Somalia on 1 July 1960. The first president of Somalia was Aden Abdullah Osman Daar. Since his mandate expired on 16 February 2021 Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed ‘Farmaajo’ has been acting president.

List of presidents of GalmudugW
List of presidents of Galmudug

This is a list of presidents of Galmudug, a federated state that is part of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The President of Galmudug is an executive head of state, functioning as both head of state and head of government. The President and Vice President are elected for a four-year term, and can serve two consecutive terms.

List of presidents of HirshabelleW
List of presidents of Hirshabelle

This is a list of presidents of Hirshabelle, a federated state that is part of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The President of Hirshabelle is an executive head of state: the President functions as the head of state, and is elected by the Hirshabelle legislature to serve an indeterminate term.

List of presidents of JubalandW
List of presidents of Jubaland

This is a list of Governor of Jubaland, a federated state that is part of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The Governor state of Jubaland is an executive head of state: the Governor functions as the head of state, and is elected by Jubaland legislature to serve an indeterminate term.

List of presidents of PuntlandW
List of presidents of Puntland

The Governor of Puntland is the Governor Governorof Puntland State of Somalia. The Governor represents the Government of Puntland. The office of Governor of Puntland was established with the proclamation of the Puntland of State of Somalia on 1 August 1998. The first Governor of Puntland was Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed. The current office-holder is the 6th Governor Said Abdullahi Dani, since 8 January 2019.

List of prime ministers of SomaliaW
List of prime ministers of Somalia

This is a list of prime ministers of Somalia. The Prime Minister of Somalia is the head of government of Somalia. There have been 20 official prime ministers since the office was created in 1956. The first Prime Minister was Abdullahi Issa, who served prior to independence in the Trust Territory of Somaliland. The current Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia is Mohamed Hussein Roble, after being approved by Parliament on 23 September 2020 following the resignation of Hassan Ali Khaire on 25 July 2020.

2007 Somali National Reconciliation ConferenceW
2007 Somali National Reconciliation Conference

The 2007 Somali National Reconciliation Conference was held from 15 July 2007 until 30 August 2007 in Mogadishu; it was announced on 1 March 2007 by Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed, the President of the Transitional Federal Government (TFG).

Transitional Federal Charter of the Somali RepublicW
Transitional Federal Charter of the Somali Republic

The Transitional Federal Charter of the Somali Republic (TFC) was the principle organizing document of Somalia. Written and approved in February 2004, it represented one of the Transitional Federal Institutions (TFIs). The other TFIs included the Transitional Federal Parliament (TFP), which was the legislative branch, and the Transitional Federal Government (TFG), the TFI's executive wing.

Transitional federal government of SomaliaW
Transitional federal government of Somalia

The Transitional Federal Government (TFG) was internationally recognized as a provisional government of the Republic of Somalia from April 2004 until 20 August 2012, when its tenure officially ended and the Federal Government of Somalia was inaugurated.

Transitional federal institutions of SomaliaW
Transitional federal institutions of Somalia

The Transitional Federal Institutions of Somalia are the key government foundations created in October–November 2004 at a conference held in Nairobi, Kenya. They include the following:Transitional Federal Charter (TFC) Transitional Federal Parliament (TFP) Transitional Federal Government (TFG)

Transitional federal parliament of SomaliaW
Transitional federal parliament of Somalia

The Transitional Federal Parliament of the Somali Republic (TFP) was the national parliament of Somalia from 2004 until 2012.

Vice President of SomaliaW
Vice President of Somalia

The Vice President of Somalia is a former political position in Somali Democratic Republic. Vice presidents were appointed on the discretion of the President of Somalia, Mohamed Siad Barre.