Mogadishu, Somalia — Speaker of the House Meets Constitutional Review Committees on Proposed Amendments. Mogadishu, Somalia — The Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, H. E.
Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Madobe), met with committees responsible for the Constitutional Review process on January 25, 2026. Accompanied by the First and Second Deputy Speakers of both Houses of Parliament, Madobe received proposals for amendments to Chapters Five through Nine of the Constitution.
The meeting is part of the ongoing effort to expedite the review of the Provisional Constitution, aiming for a finalized document that reflects comprehensive national representation.
According to local reports, the proposed amendments were presented to the leadership of both Houses of Parliament, along with a detailed timetable for further deliberations. This marks a significant step in the constitutional reform process, which seeks to update the nation’s foundational legal framework.
The Speaker’s meeting with the Constitutional Review committees comes at a time when Somalia continues to navigate complex political and social dynamics.
The process of constitutional review is a common practice in democratic countries, intended to ensure that the constitution remains relevant and reflective of the current social, economic, and political realities. While the specific structure of the committees responsible for the Constitutional Review process was not detailed in the sources, such committees typically involve a series of meetings between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches to propose, debate, and ratify amendments. Further details regarding the proposed amendments and the subsequent parliamentary debates are expected to be released in the coming days.
For now, the meeting signifies a critical moment in Somalia’s journey towards a more stable and inclusive legal framework. Official statements indicate that the process is being carried out with a focus on consultation, accountability, and inclusive national representation.
The goal is to adopt a finalized constitution that accurately reflects the will and aspirations of the Somali people.
Further details are expected as the legislative process unfolds.
The government has not yet commented on the specifics of the proposed amendments, but it is anticipated that public discourse on this matter will intensify in the coming weeks.
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Source: sonna.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 4*
