Constitutional Review Commission Issues Directive on Official Use of Somalia’s National Flag
Mogadishu (SONNA) – The Chairperson of the Independent Constitutional Review and Implementation Commission (ICRIC), Burhaan Aadan Cumar, has issued a directive reaffirming the official specifications for Somalia’s national flag, emblem, and anthem. In a press statement issued under the Commission’s constitutional mandate as outlined in Chapter 15 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of [
Burhaan Aadan Cumar, Chairperson of the Independent Constitutional Review and Implementation Commission, issued a directive on the official specifications for Somalia's national flag, emblem, and anthem.
What was announced
- The directive emphasizes the correct colors for the national flag and emblem, specifying light blue as Hex Code #B5D7F1.
- All government institutions and citizens are required to adhere to the official specifications outlined in the Constitution.
- Misuse of the national flag, emblem, or anthem may result in legal action.
“The Commission directed all government institutions, Somali citizens, and any individuals or entities using the national flag and emblem to adhere strictly to the official color specified in Schedule One (A) and Schedule One (B) of the Constitution.”
Why this matters: This directive clarifies the official representation of national symbols, which is important for national identity and legal compliance.
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Mogadishu (SONNA) – The Chairperson of the Independent Constitutional Review and Implementation Commission (ICRIC), Burhaan Aadan Cumar, has issued a directive reaffirming the official specifications for Somalia’s national flag, emblem, and anthem.
In a press statement issued under the Commission’s constitutional mandate as outlined in Chapter 15 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia (2026), the Chairperson noted that the national flag and emblem have been widely used in incorrect colors, leading to confusion over their official appearance.
The Commission directed all government institutions, Somali citizens, and any individuals or entities using the national flag and emblem to adhere strictly to the official color specified in Schedule One (A) and Schedule One (B) of the Constitution. The approved light blue color is designated as Hex Code #B5D7F1 with RGB values (181, 215, 241).
The statement also reaffirmed that the official and complete version of Somalia’s national anthem is the one contained in Schedule One (C) of the Constitution.
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