it, and 2% abstaining. End of mandate The Federal Government of Somalia was established on August 20, 2012, concurrent with the end of the TFG's interim mandate. It represents the first permanent central government in the country since the start of the civil war. The Federal Parliament of Somalia serves as the government's legislative branch. References External links UN Somalia United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS) Elections in Somalia Government of Somalia 21st century in Somalia History of the governments