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18 May, 2026

Only in the Maldives: A Chief Magistrate Swears In Her Own Husband as Council President

FIHLADHOO — On a fine morning in one of Haa Alif Atoll’s quieter islands, something happened that may never have happened quite like this before in the Maldives, and perhaps anywhere. Aishath

News·Politics

11 May, 2026

EC Fines PNF for Repeated Violations of Political Parties Act

The People’s National Front, led by former president Abdulla Yameen, has been fined by the Election Commission for repeatedly violating the Political Parties Act. The decision was communicated to Yameen in a

News

01 May, 2026

EC chairman Mohammed Zahid resigns

Election Commission chairman Mohammed Zahid resigned from his post today. He has not yet given a specific reason for stepping down. Zahid was appointed to the Commission in January last year and

Former MP Mohammed Sinaan, right, with PNC primary contender Ahmed Saeed, left, in an image shared on social media.

Sinaan Steps Aside After Winning PNC Primary, Backs Rival for Hithadhoo North By‑Election

Former Hithadhoo North MP Mohammed Sinaan has withdrawn from the upcoming by‑election despite winning the PNC primary, saying the party stands a better chance of taking the seat with a new candidate.

29 Apr, 2026

News

Election Commission Cautions Two Parties Over Activities That Risk Public Order

The Election Commission has issued letters to the Maldivian Democratic Party and the People’s National Front, instructing them to bring their political activities in Malé back within legal limits after a series

28 Apr, 2026

News

PNC Emerges as Clear Leader in Local Council Elections With Highest Number of Seats

The ruling PNC has emerged as the strongest political force in the local council and women’s development committee elections held on the 4th of this month, securing the highest number of seats

19 Apr, 2026

News·Politics

PNC Figures Call for Course Correction After Local Council Election Setback

Baarashu MP Ibrahim Shujau said the Progressive National Congress has the resolve to bring about the changes demanded by voters in the recent local council elections, acknowledging that the outcome reflected a

13 Apr, 2026

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High Turnout, Clear Voter Message as Government Faces Setback in Local Elections and Referendum

The Elections Commission has stated that the local council, Women’s Development Committee and referendum held in the Maldives on Saturday were conducted in a free and fair manner. Announcing the official results,

12 Apr, 2026

News·Politics

YES Majorities Surface Across Mixed Political Ground, From PNC Strongholds to Opposition Held Islands

Thirteen ballot boxes across the country returned a majority YES vote in the referendum, standing out against the national pattern of a dominant NO. These pockets are scattered and politically varied. Some

07 Apr, 2026

News·Politics

President Welcomes Election Results, Says Government Will Reform in Line with Public Will

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said he respects the results of today’s local council and Women’s Development Committee elections, as well as the referendum held nationwide. In a post on X, the

04 Apr, 2026

Leaders·News·Politics

President Mohamed Muizzu Declares Next Two Days Public Holidays

President Mohamed Muizzu has declared the next two days as public holidays.

04 Apr, 2026

News·Politics

Turnout Climbs Past 62% — Closing in on 2021 Levels as Counting Begins at Some Stations

Ballot boxes have been opened and counting has begun at several polling stations where voting has concluded, as today’s turnout passes 62 percent — approaching the 67 percent recorded in the 2021

04 Apr, 2026

News·Politics

Polling Time Extended to 5pm Due to Heat Wave

The polling time for today’s three votes has been extended until 5pm, the Election Commission has announced. The EC said the decision was made due to the ongoing heat wave, which had

04 Apr, 2026

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EC

Only in the Maldives: A Chief Magistrate Swears In Her Own Husband as Council President

EC Fines PNF for Repeated Violations of Political Parties Act

EC chairman Mohammed Zahid resigns

Sinaan Steps Aside After Winning PNC Primary, Backs Rival for Hithadhoo North By‑Election

Election Commission Cautions Two Parties Over Activities That Risk Public Order

PNC Emerges as Clear Leader in Local Council Elections With Highest Number of Seats

PNC Figures Call for Course Correction After Local Council Election Setback

High Turnout, Clear Voter Message as Government Faces Setback in Local Elections and Referendum

YES Majorities Surface Across Mixed Political Ground, From PNC Strongholds to Opposition Held Islands

President Welcomes Election Results, Says Government Will Reform in Line with Public Will

President Mohamed Muizzu Declares Next Two Days Public Holidays

Turnout Climbs Past 62% — Closing in on 2021 Levels as Counting Begins at Some Stations

Polling Time Extended to 5pm Due to Heat Wave

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