Somalia: Government
Key Figures
- Chief of State:
- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre
Overview
- Government Name:
- Federal Republic of Somalia
- Constitution:
- Adopted: 2012; Provides for a parliamentarian system of government by establishing its structure with the president being the head of state and the prime minister as the head of government. It also establishes a bicameral legislature which consists of the Senate and the National Assembly of Somalia to create the Federal Parliament of Somalia.
- Government Type:
- Federal Parliamentary Republic
Index of Economic Freedom
Country Risk Rating
Government Branches
| Main Powers | Election Process | Election Cycle 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | President is commander-in-chief of the military forces and holds full executive power. Cabinet advises the president and operates government services. |
President is elected by parliament while the prime minister is elected by the president with the approval of the parliament. |
Yet to be determined |
| Judicial | Independent from the executive and legislature, and is required by the constitution of the state. |
Selected by Judicial Service Commission and appointed by president. |
Yet to be determined |
| Legislative | Elects the president, speaker of parliament, and deputy speakers. Also has the authority to pass and veto laws. |
Upper House of the Federal Parliament members are elected by regional governing councils, and the House of the People members are elected by popular vote. |
4 years |
Regional Trade Blocs
International Organization Participation [2]
Environmental Agreements [3]
Tax Information [2]
- Tax Authority:
- Information not available
- Tax Name:
- Information not available
Sources:
- ElectionGuide http://www.electionguide.org/
- EY, http://www.ey.com
- CIA World Factbook, https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/
- U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/