Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia (2026)
Federal
Dastuurka Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya (2026)
Chapter 1 — Declaration of the Federal Republic
Somalia is a federal, democratic, multiparty republic founded on social justice and the rule of law. The chapter covers Islam, constitutional foundations, sovereignty, territory, the capital and citizenship.
Cutubka 1aad — Baaqa Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya
Soomaaliya waa jamhuuriyad federaal ah, dimuqraadi ah, xisbiyo badan leh, oo ku dhisan caddaalad bulsho iyo sarraynta sharciga. Cutubku wuxuu ka hadlayaa Islaamka, saldhigga dastuurka, gobannimada, dhulka, caasimadda iyo jinsiyadda.
Chapter 2 — Fundamental Rights and Duties
Protects human dignity, equality, life, liberty, expression, privacy, assembly, movement, political participation, work, property, social rights, family, children and education. State institutions and private persons must respect these rights.
Cutubka 2aad — Xuquuqda Aasaasiga ah iyo Waajibaadka Muwaadinka
Wuxuu dammaanad qaadayaa karaamada aadanaha, sinnaanta, nolosha, xorriyadda, hadalka, xurmada gaarka ah, kulanka, isu-socodka, ka-qaybgalka siyaasadda, shaqada, hantida, xuquuqda bulshada, qoyska, carruurta iyo waxbarashada. Hay’adaha dawladda iyo shakhsiyaadkuba waa inay xuquuqdan dhowraan.
Chapter 3 — Land, Property and Environment
Regulates ownership and use of land, natural resources and environmental protection. It recognises private ownership subject to law and requires resources to be managed for the public good.
Cutubka 3aad — Dhulka, Hantida iyo Deegaanka
Wuxuu nidaamiyaa lahaanshaha iyo isticmaalka dhulka, khayraadka dabiiciga ah iyo ilaalinta deegaanka. Wuxuu aqoonsan yahay lahaanshaha gaarka ah ee sharciga waafaqsan, khayraadkana waxaa loo maamulayaa danta guud.
Chapter 4 — Representation of the People
Covers popular representation, elections, political parties and the Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission, providing a framework for free, fair and multiparty elections.
Cutubka 4aad — Matalaadda Shacabka
Wuxuu ka hadlayaa matalaadda shacabka, doorashooyinka, xisbiyada siyaasadeed iyo Guddiga Madaxbannaan ee Doorashooyinka Qaranka iyo Soohdimaha, isagoo dejinaya hannaan doorasho xor ah, caddaalad ah oo xisbiyo badan leh.
Chapter 5 — Federal System and Decentralisation
Defines the Federal Government, Federal Member States and Local Governments. It covers Member State formation, boundaries, the status of Banadir and principles for cooperation and allocation of powers.
Cutubka 5aad — Nidaamka Federaalka iyo Baahsanaanta Awoodda
Wuxuu qeexayaa Dawladda Federaalka, Dawlad-goboleedyada iyo Dawladaha Hoose. Wuxuu ka hadlayaa dhismaha dawlad-goboleedyada, soohdimaha, maqaamka Banaadir iyo mabaadi’da iskaashiga iyo qaybsiga awoodaha.
Chapter 6 — Federal Parliament
Establishes the bicameral Federal Parliament and covers its composition, powers, legislative process, sessions, members’ privileges and relations between the two Houses.
Cutubka 6aad — Baarlamaanka Federaalka Soomaaliya
Wuxuu dhisayaa Baarlamaanka Federaalka ee labada Aqal, wuxuuna ka hadlayaa dhismaha, awoodaha, habraaca sharci-dejinta, kalfadhiyada, mudnaanta xildhibaannada iyo xiriirka labada Aqal.
Chapter 7 — President of the Republic
Defines the role, election, powers, duties, term, removal, immunity and succession of the President as Head of State.
Cutubka 7aad — Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda
Wuxuu qeexayaa doorka, doorashada, awoodaha, waajibaadka, muddada xilhaynta, xil-ka-qaadista, xasaanadda iyo beddelka Madaxweynaha oo ah Madaxa Qaranka.
Chapter 8 — Federal Government
Establishes the Council of Ministers, the Prime Minister and the federal executive, including appointment, powers, collective responsibility and accountability to Parliament.
Cutubka 8aad — Xukuumadda Federaalka Soomaaliya
Wuxuu dhisayaa Golaha Wasiirrada, Ra’iisul Wasaaraha iyo fulinta federaalka, wuxuuna ka hadlayaa magacaabista, awoodaha, masuuliyadda wadajirka ah iyo la-xisaabtanka Baarlamaanka.
Chapter 9 — Judiciary
Establishes an independent judiciary, the Constitutional Court, Federal Supreme Court, Member State High Courts and lower courts, and covers appointments, removal, the Judicial Service Commission and Judicial Fund.
Cutubka 9aad — Garsoorka Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya
Wuxuu dhisayaa garsoor madaxbannaan, Maxkamadda Dastuurka, Maxkamadda Sare ee Federaalka, Maxkamadaha Sare ee Dawlad-goboleedyada iyo maxkamadaha hoose, wuxuuna nidaamiyaa magacaabista, xil-ka-qaadista, Golaha Sare ee Garsoorka iyo Sanduuqa Garsoorka.
Chapter 10 — Independent Offices and Commissions
Establishes independent institutions and protects their institutional, budgetary and operational independence.
Cutubka 10aad — Xafiisyada iyo Guddiyada Madaxbannaan
Wuxuu dhisayaa hay’ado madaxbannaan, wuxuuna ilaalinayaa madaxbannaanidooda hay’adeed, miisaaniyadeed iyo hawlgal.
Chapter 11 — Civil Service
Regulates the Federal Civil Service, including merit-based recruitment, professionalism, political neutrality and the role of the Civil Service Commission.
Cutubka 11aad — Shaqaalaha Rayidka ee Federaalka
Wuxuu nidaamiyaa Shaqaalaha Rayidka ee Federaalka, oo ay ku jiraan qorista ku salaysan kartida, xirfadda, dhex-dhexaadnimada siyaasadeed iyo doorka Guddiga Shaqaalaha Rayidka.
Chapter 12 — Federal Member States
Further defines the powers, institutions and relationships of Federal Member States within the federal system.
Cutubka 12aad — Dawlad-goboleedyada
Wuxuu sii qeexayaa awoodaha, hay’adaha iyo xiriirka Dawlad-goboleedyada ee nidaamka federaalka.
Chapter 13 — Public Finance System
Sets principles for public finance, revenue raising and sharing, budgeting, auditing and financial accountability.
Cutubka 13aad — Nidaamka Maaliyadda Guud
Wuxuu dejinayaa mabaadi’da maaliyadda guud, ururinta iyo qaybsiga dakhliga, miisaaniyadda, hantidhowrka iyo isla-xisaabtanka maaliyadeed.
Chapter 14 — National Defence and Security
Regulates defence forces and security institutions, their command structure, civilian control and federal-state coordination.
Cutubka 14aad — Difaaca iyo Amniga Qaranka
Wuxuu nidaamiyaa ciidamada difaaca iyo hay’adaha amniga, qaab-dhismeedka taliska, xakamaynta rayidka iyo isku-duwidda heerarka federaalka iyo dawlad-goboleedyada.
Chapter 15 — Final Provisions
Contains transitional and final rules, including the status of the previous Provisional Constitution, amendment procedures and commencement.
Cutubka 15aad — Qodobbada Kama Dambaysta ah
Wuxuu ka kooban yahay qodobbada ku-meel-gaarka ah iyo kuwa kama dambaysta ah, oo ay ku jiraan maqaamka Dastuurkii Ku-meel-gaarka ahaa, habraaca wax-ka-beddelka iyo dhaqan-galka.