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| Somalia is estimated to be 246,000 sq miles with a total population of 9,359,00 people. |
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| The transitional federal government was made up in 2004. it consists of a council of ministers and 18 members. |
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| The Judiciary of Somalia as defined by the Transitional Federal Charter was recently established on january 2007. |
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| TFC which was approved in 2004 is the main source of document. he new constitution is intended to, among other things, accord more powers to civilians. It will also allow the establishment of regional states based on Islamic principles. |
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| chapter 1 Establishes The TFG as the sovereign government of Somalia. Gives the government supreme authority and defines the nation’s borders. such as Gulf of Aden, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Indian Ocean. Chapter 1 also defines the supreme court. |
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Chapter 2 identifies the shape, color, and symbol that goes on the flag. It also identifies the emblem and the escutcheon. Article 8 identifies Islam as the national religion. And Article 9 establishes symbols such as the anthem and the public seal.
Chapter 3 discuses whom is a citizen and how one shall come about to becoming a citizen. |
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| chapter 4 is all about the transitional federal government and what makes up the government followed by the powers the government has and which laws it can make. Article 13 establishes support institutions such as Auditor General, Attorney General; Accountant General, Governor of Central Bank. |
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chapter 5 protects the fundamental rights and freedom of the people. There are 16 different articles describing rights citizens have, such as residing from work or vote at 18 years old.
Chapter 6 focuses on the parliament, and who will speak under it, and which actions to take upon it. |
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Chapter 7 talks about the president and the things he must do. Also how he may be elected and for how long he can stay president.
Chapter 8 is about the Prime minister, how he is selected, his duties, qualifications, the council of ministers. |
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| Chapter 9 defines judiciary with articles on its authority, its judicial process (for example No judicial decision shall be taken unless all the parties have had the opportunity of presenting their case.) Article 60 identifies the court system and that it shall consist of The Transitional Supreme Court, The Transitional Appeal Court, Other Courts established by Law. |
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Chapter 10 is short, and it states that the Somali Republic shall have a national armed force
consisting of the army and police. |
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Chapter 11 talks about land. It is their main resources so it states how land can be used, and how it must be shared equally efficient and productive. it focuses on resources such as water and how it shall be protected and also private property.
Chapter 12 states that committees and commissions shall be established as needed and their functions will be proposed by the council of minister and approved by the parliament. |
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| Chapter 13 says that The TFG shall uphold the rules of international law and all international treaties applicable to the Somali Republic and subject to the legislative Acts of Parliament, international laws accepted and adopted shall be enforced. |
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Chapter 14 states that Parliament shall have the power to add, amend, alter, vary or otherwise revise the Charter.2/3s of the members of the parliament must approve for anything to change.
Chapters 15 and 16 states that the 1960 constitution will apply in respect of all matters not covered and not inconsistent with this Charter |
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| somalia's 4 major clans get 61 seats in the parliament, and an alliance of minority clans are given 31 seats. 12% of which must be women. |
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