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The Transitional Federal Government was internationally recognized as the government of Somalia until August 2012, when it was replaced by the Federal Government of Somalia. It was established in 2004 as a successor to the now defunct Transitional National Government, and currently occupies Somalia's seat in the United Nations.
On 15 March 1978, a ceasefire was negotiated, bringing an end to the war. This shift in Soviet support prompted the Barre government to seek new allies, eventually turning to the United States, which had been courting Somalia for some time as a counter to Soviet influence.
The Federal Government of Somalia was established on August 20, 2012, concurrent with the end of the TFG's interim mandate. [45] It represents the first permanent central government in the country since the start of the civil war. [45] The Federal Parliament of Somalia serves as the government's legislative branch. [46]
It was passed on June 23, 2012, after several days of deliberation between Somali federal and regional politicians. [3] To come into effect, the constitution must be ratified by the new parliament. [4] Under the new constitution, Somalia, now officially known as the Federal Republic of Somalia, is a federation. [5]
Ethiopia had redeployed much of its army out of Somalia by the end of the year. [53] Due to rampant and pervasive corruption within the government, salaries went unpaid. [36] More than 80% of TFG military and security forces, nearly 15,000 personnel, deserted the government by the end of 2008. [54]
[18] [19] Many former SNM members were key in the formation of the government and constitution. The official proclamation of independence from the Government of Somalia is dated to the week ending 8 June 1991. [24] In May 1993 the Borama Conference took place to elect a new president and Vice President. [25]
The Somaliland War of Independence [32] [33] (Somali: Dagaalkii Xoraynta Soomaaliland, lit. 'Somaliland Liberation War') was a rebellion waged by the Somali National Movement (SNM) against the ruling military junta in Somalia led by General Siad Barre lasting from its founding on 6 April 1981 and ended on 18 May 1991 when the SNM declared what was then northern Somalia independent as the ...
A constitutional crisis developed in Somalia when the Somali President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, changed the Constitution of Somalia on April 30, 2024. The change was strongly opposed by the President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, and as a direct result, Puntland withdrew its recognition of the Federal Government of Somalia and declared itself an independent state based on Article 4 of the ...