Overview
The Transitional Federal Institutions (TFIs) were the key foundations of the national government of Somalia. Created in 2004, they included the Transitional Federal Charter (TFC), the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and the Transitional Federal Parliament (TFP).
The TFP is the parliament of Somalia. It constituted the legislative branch of government, with the Transitional Federal Government representing the executive division.
The Transitional Federal Parliament elected the President and Prime Minister, and had the authority to propose and pass laws. It was also in charged of governance and administration of Mogadishu, which was then the seat of the TFG.
Members of Parliament (MP) were selected through traditional clan leaders or shura councils.
The Federal Parliament of Somalia was established on August 20, 2012, following the end of the Transitional Federal Government's mandate.
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