2018 Presidential Election
Maldives president contests election at Supreme Court
The “constitutional case” was based on numerous complaints submitted by supporters, lawyers said.
10 Oct 2018, 09:00
Human rights watchdog affirms fairness of presidential polls
There were no irregularities that could affect the outcome, the HRCM concluded from its election observation.
09 Oct 2018, 09:00
Commissioners fear for safety as ruling party seeks election annulment
A commissioner has left the country after threats, EC chief Ahmed Shareef said.
05 Oct 2018, 09:00
Maldives ex-president urges incumbent to accept defeat
The president was advised not to plunge the nation into chaos and unrest.
02 Oct 2018, 09:00
Solih confirmed winner of Maldives presidential election
The elections body said a total of 423 complaints had been received by Thursday.
29 Sep 2018, 09:00
Maldives military, police to uphold vote
The ruling party wants voting complaints investigated.
27 Sep 2018, 09:00
Maldives ruling party seeking to delay official election result
The ruling party has alleged fraud in the presidential election.
26 Sep 2018, 09:00
Maldives urged to break with ‘repressive past’
Foreign governments are happy with the election outcome.
25 Sep 2018, 09:00
Maldives presidential election – as it happened
Rolling coverage of the Maldives presidential election.
23 Sep 2018, 09:00
Dirty tricks and drama as voting under way in Maldives presidential election
The opposition candidate’s office was raided on the eve of the election.
23 Sep 2018, 09:00
Long lines, fainting and shoving: Maldives voting proves slow-going
Election law states that those in line by the time polls close are entitled to cast their vote.
23 Sep 2018, 09:00
Maldives election in doubt after police ‘bribery’ raid
The raid came on the eve of a presidential election.
23 Sep 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: pleading in the rain
The final roundup of news from the campaign trail.
22 Sep 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: make peace not war
The Saturday roundup of news from the campaign trail.
22 Sep 2018, 09:00
No change to vote count process, says Maldives election body
There were no changes to the vote counting process, the elections body said.
22 Sep 2018, 09:00
Expat expectations and the Maldives election
Almost 6,000 Maldivians are registered to vote at embassies abroad.
22 Sep 2018, 09:00
Maldives military and police must back will of the people, says Nasheed
The former president also said he was talking to the military’s top brass.
21 Sep 2018, 09:00
Election monitors and observers lack Maldives visa
Foreign media face deportation if they are found working on a tourist visa.
21 Sep 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: colour blind
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
21 Sep 2018, 09:00
Sanctions, sorcery and September 23: A Maldives presidential election FAQ
It’s been a rollercoaster ride to voting day, even by Maldivian standards.
21 Sep 2018, 09:00
