House of the People (Somalia)
| House of the People | |
|---|---|
Aqalka Shacabka | |
Interactive map of the House of the People area | |
| General information | |
| Status | In use |
| Type | Parliament building |
| Architectural style | Modern |
| Location | Villa Somalia complex, Mogadishu, Somalia |
| Coordinates | 2°2′40″N 45°19′58″E / 2.04444°N 45.33278°E |
| Current tenants | Federal Parliament of Somalia |
| Completed | c. 2012 |
| Owner | Federal Government of Somalia |
The House of the People (Aqalka Shacabka) is the building that serves as the current seat of the Federal Parliament of Somalia. It is the third building in the nation's history to house its legislature, following the Casa del Fascio and the People's Assembly Building. Located in Mogadishu, within the heavily fortified Villa Somalia presidential compound, its construction and use symbolize the state-building efforts of the 21st century.
The building primarily houses the lower house of the parliament, which is also officially named the House of the People, but it is used for joint sessions of both the lower and upper houses of the bicameral legislature.