Somali President Signed Country’s New Constitution

Somali President has signed new constitution of Somalia

Sunday, March 8, 2026: The President of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has signed total the Somalia’s new constitution, after it was approved by both houses of the Somali parliament on March 4, 2026.

At the signing ceremony held at the presidential palace, where the speakers of both houses were present, the president said that this step completes an important stage in which parliament has concluded the review of the constitution. "The Federal Parliament of Somalia has completed the review of the constitution, and from today onwards, we are faced with its implementation and how the Somali people can access the rights and obligations written in it," said President Hassan Sheikh.

The President pointed out that the constitution is a social contract that can serve as the basis for efficient governance and political stability. "This new constitution is a social agreement, and I hope it will lead Somalia to peace, stability, and transparent and fair governance," he added.

The president's signature marks the final step in implementing the constitution, although further procedures are still awaited to implement this new constitution.

Although the president signed the new constitution, some of the country's federal states and opposition politicians strongly opposed the constitutional amendments, seeing them as a move to extend President Hassan Sheikh's rule.