Press releases
Press releases
The firm issues a formal release when a new law or regulation lands, setting out what changed and what it means for clients operating in Somalia. 57 releases, on the Somali legislation of the past decade.
Somalia Amends Chapters of the Constitution to Advance Constitutional Reform
The new law amends Chapters 1, 2, and 4 of the Provisional Constitution.
Somalia Enacts Environment Protection and Management Law
The new law establishes a framework to protect the environment and manage natural resources sustainably.
Somalia Adopts East African Regional Economic Organization Agreement
The new law supports Somalia's integration into the East African Community and regional economic cooperation.
Somalia Enacts Government Civil Employees Pension Act
The new law establishes a pension system for civil servants, providing income security after public service.
Somalia Enacts Budget Accounting Act to Improve Financial Reporting
The new law overhauls budget accounting and reporting to strengthen transparency and accountability.
Somalia Enacts Law on Refugees and Asylum Seekers
The new law establishes a fair and transparent process for recognising and protecting refugees and asylum seekers.
Somalia Enacts General Audit Office Act to Strengthen Public Accountability
The new law establishes the General Audit Office as an independent body to audit public funds.
Somalia Enacts Public Data Protection Act to Safeguard Personal Information
The new law sets standards for data privacy and security and creates an independent Data Protection Authority.
Somalia Enacts Immigration and Citizenship Act to Modernise Citizenship Rules
The new law sets out the rules for Somali citizenship alongside the management of immigration.
Somalia Enacts Investment and Investor Protection Act to Attract Investment
The new law protects investments and investors and sets clear rules for fair treatment.
Somalia Enacts Law Governing the Financial System for Underground Resources
The new law sets the financial and fiscal framework for managing Somalia's mineral and underground resources.
Somalia Enacts Law on Identification and Registration of Citizens
The new law creates a unified national identification system to improve governance and access to services.
Somalia Enacts Fisheries Development and Management Law to Protect Marine Resources
The new law sets out how Somalia's fisheries are managed, protecting local fishers and regulating foreign vessels.
Somalia Enacts Anti-Terrorism Act to Strengthen National Security
The new law defines terrorism offences, sets penalties, and creates procedures for designating terrorists.
Somalia Enacts New Immigration Law to Modernise Entry, Residence, and Border Management
The new law sets clear rules for entry, transit, exit, residence, and settlement in Somalia.
Somalia Enacts Financial Sanctions Regulation Act to Combat Terrorism Financing
The new law creates a system of targeted financial sanctions in line with international standards.
Somalia Enacts National Security and Intelligence Act to Reform NISA
The new law restructures the national intelligence agency and sets clear rules for its powers and accountability.
Somalia Enacts Electricity Law to Modernise and Regulate the Energy Sector
The new law creates a national framework to attract investment, expand access, and protect electricity consumers.
Somalia Adopts United Nations Convention against Corruption
The new law gives effect to the UN Convention against Corruption.
Somalia Adopts Arab Convention to Combat Corruption
The new law gives effect to the Arab anti-corruption convention.
Somalia Adopts African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption
The new law gives effect to the African Union's anti-corruption convention.
Somalia Enacts National Health Professionals Council Act
The new law creates a council to regulate and standardise the healthcare profession.
Somalia Approves Political Agreement for the 2020-21 Federal Parliament Elections
The new law gives legal effect to the agreement governing the 2020-21 federal elections.
Somalia Enacts Civil Aviation Act to Modernise the Aviation Sector
The new law establishes the framework for regulating civil aviation and ensuring air safety.
Somalia Enacts Standards and Quality Control Law
The new law establishes a framework for national standards and quality control of goods and services.
Somalia Enacts National Statistics Act to Strengthen Official Data
The new law establishes the framework for producing reliable national statistics.
Somalia Enacts Law Governing Federal National Elections
The new law sets out the framework for conducting federal national elections.
Somalia Enacts Petroleum Law to Govern Oil and Gas Resources
The new law sets out ownership, revenue sharing, and environmental rules for Somalia's petroleum resources.
Somalia Enacts Law Amending the Ordinance to Update Existing Legislation
The new law amends an existing ordinance to align it with current legal and policy needs.
Somalia Amends National Procurement Law to Strengthen Public Contracting
The new amendment refines the rules governing how the government procures goods and services.
Somalia Enacts Public Financial Management Act to Strengthen Fiscal Governance
The new law sets the rules for managing public finances, from budgeting to reporting and control.
Somalia Adopts AU Convention on the Protection of Internally Displaced Persons
The new law gives effect to the African Union's Kampala Convention on internally displaced persons.
Somalia Establishes Independent Anti-Corruption Commissions to Promote Accountability
The new law creates independent commissions at the federal and state levels to prevent and combat corruption.
Somalia Enacts Law Implementing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The new law brings Somalia's framework into line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Somalia Establishes National Disability Agency to Protect the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The new law creates a dedicated federal agency to advance the rights, inclusion, and opportunities of persons with disabilities.
Somalia Adopts Protocol on the African Union and Pan-African Parliament
The new law deepens Somalia's engagement with continental governance by adopting the African Union Protocol.
Somalia Enacts National Telecommunications Act to Modernise the Sector
The new law creates a national regulator, promotes competition, and protects telecommunications consumers.
Somalia Enacts Emergency Act on Drought Relief to Save Lives and Coordinate Aid
The new law mobilises national and international efforts to respond to a severe and prolonged drought.
Somalia Enacts National Procurement and Contracts Law
The new law establishes the framework for public procurement and the award of government contracts.
Somalia Establishes Constitutional Court to Strengthen Judicial Independence
The new law creates a Constitutional Court to interpret the Constitution and resolve disputes.
Somalia Enacts Animal Husbandry Law to Protect Livestock and Public Health
The new law regulates animal health, disease control, and livestock services across the country.
Somalia Enacts Law on Election Timing and Parliamentary Term
The new law addresses the constitutional referendum timing and the term of the Federal Parliament.
Somalia Enacts National Political Parties Law to Support Multiparty Democracy
The new law sets out how political parties are formed, registered, and regulated.
Somalia Joins Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector
The new law approves Somalia's membership in the ICD to support Sharia-compliant private sector growth.
Somalia Establishes National Refugee and Displacement Agency to Protect Vulnerable Populations
The new law creates a federal agency to protect and assist refugees, returnees, and internally displaced persons.
Somalia Enacts Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act to Protect Its Financial System
The new law sets rules to detect, prevent, and punish money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
Somalia Enacts Foreign Workers Employment Act to Regulate Foreign Employment
The new law sets out permit requirements, rights, and obligations for foreign workers and their employers.
Somalia Authorises Members of the Independent National Elections Commission
The new law formally recognises the members of the national elections commission, completing its legal foundation.
Somalia Establishes Independent National Elections Commission
The new law creates an independent body to manage national elections fairly and transparently.
Somalia Approves Council of Ministers and Government Program
The new law formally approves the Council of Ministers and the government's program of work.
Somalia Establishes Federal Boundaries and Federation Committee
The new law creates a committee to address federal boundaries and support the federation process.
Somalia Enacts Fisheries Law to Regulate Fishing and Protect Marine Life
The new law regulates fishing activity, protects marine life, and supports the coastal economy.
Somalia Establishes Judicial Service Committee to Strengthen Judicial Independence
The new law creates an independent body to manage the judiciary and protect its impartiality.
Somalia Enacts Law on the Somali Development and Reconstruction Bank
The new law strengthens the governance, transparency, and operations of the national development bank.
Somalia Enacts Foreign Affairs Law to Strengthen the Diplomatic Service
The new law sets clear guidelines for diplomatic personnel and missions.
Somalia Enacts Law on Districts and Regions to Decentralise Governance
The new law sets out how districts and regions are established and governed, strengthening local authority.