MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre said that the review process of the Provisional Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia has formally concluded, describing it as the country’s longest and most costly constitutional effort.
Barre said the process, which has spanned several years, marked a significant step toward finalizing Somalia’s constitutional framework after prolonged political negotiations and institutional reforms.
“The review of the provisional constitution has now been completed,” the prime minister said, noting that it had been the most time-consuming and expensive constitutional undertaking in the country’s history.
He emphasized that the work was carried out through domestic efforts and was not driven by external advice or foreign funding.
Barre’s remarks come as the Federal Government of Somalia continues broader efforts to finalize the constitutional review in order to strengthen governance and clarify the country’s political and legal structures.
The constitutional process is considered a key milestone in Somalia’s state-building agenda as authorities seek to consolidate federal institutions and define the balance of powers between the central government and regional administrations.
