MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s House of the People has approved a consumer protection bill and judicial cooperation agreements with Türkiye, while postponing a vote on proposed amendments to the Central Bank Law because finance ministry officials were absent.
The consumer protection bill was passed by 137 votes to two, with one lawmaker abstaining, reflecting broad support among members of the lower house for the proposed legislation.
Lawmakers also approved judicial cooperation agreements with Türkiye by 129 votes to 10, with one abstention. The agreements are intended to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in judicial matters.
Parliament also began reviewing the African Youth Charter, an instrument focused on promoting young people’s rights, participation and development across the continent.
However, consideration of proposed amendments to the Central Bank Law was postponed after officials from the finance ministry failed to attend the session. The delay prevented lawmakers from proceeding with the planned vote.
The parliamentary decisions come as Somalia continues efforts to strengthen its legal and institutional framework, improve consumer safeguards and expand cooperation with international partners.
