Muqdisho News
MOGADISHU — The leadership of both houses of the Somali Federal Parliament has officially released the agenda for tomorrow’s session, scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
The announcement comes at a sensitive time, as internal disagreements persist between the Standing Committees and the Independent Constitutional Review and Implementation Commission.
Key Developments: Extension and Political Dialogue
The current parliamentary session was originally slated to conclude tomorrow. However, sources indicate that a one-month extension is expected to be granted following a formal request from President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
Parallel to the legislative track, a delegation from the Somali Future Council has arrived in the capital.
They are scheduled to meet tomorrow with a ministerial committee tasked with facilitating broader national political consultations.
Official Agenda for January 28
In a message dispatched to all lawmakers, the parliamentary leadership outlined the following primary objectives for the joint session at Villa Hargeisa:
- Constitutional Review: Presentation of the report by the Independent Constitutional Review Commission regarding proposed amendments to Chapters 5 through 9 of the Provisional Constitution.
- Document Distribution: Formal distribution of the numbered constitutional amendment drafts (Chapters 5-9) to members of both houses for deliberation.
The session is scheduled to begin promptly at 10:00 AM. Lawmakers have been urged to observe strict punctuality as the nation nears a critical juncture in its constitutional review process.
The requested one-month extension by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud suggests that the government is pushing for a “fast-track” consensus. Without this extra month, the current session would end without legalizing these amendments, potentially stalling the 2026 political roadmap
