2018 Presidential Election
Government ‘influencing’ votes by freeing inmates and waiving fines
It will now be easier for drug convicts to be pardoned.
19 Jul 2018, 09:00
Maldives electoral body threatened with lawsuit over resort ballot box drop
Maldivian workers on resorts where there is no ballot box are expected to travel to nearby islands to cast their votes.
18 Jul 2018, 09:00
Maldives electoral body ‘denying’ votes to local resort workers
Just seven Maldives resorts will have ballot boxes for local workers.
16 Jul 2018, 09:00
Running mate joins Ibu on campaign trail
Faisal Naseem was picked by the JP for the opposition coalition’s joint ticket.
14 Jul 2018, 09:00
Faisal Naseem is Maldives opposition’s presidential running mate
There was a secret ballot during a Jumhooree Party meeting.
14 Jul 2018, 09:00
Maldives electoral body delays presidential candidate applications
The final candidate list will be announced August 18.
12 Jul 2018, 09:00
Maldives government urged to use state funds for candidate security
Young men on motorbikes confronted and tried to attack the opposition’s presidential candidate.
11 Jul 2018, 09:00
Mohamed Nasheed, the Maldives and the MDP
Nasheed’s decision not to run for president shocked, and even divided, the party he leads.
11 Jul 2018, 09:00
Maldives clerics back president’s VP pick
Clerics said it was a ‘golden opportunity’ for advancing Islamic traditions.
09 Jul 2018, 09:00
Yameen picks Islamic university chancellor as running mate
Dr Shaheem previously served as Islamic minister in President Yameen’s cabinet.
08 Jul 2018, 09:00
Adhaalath disapproves of female running mate
Religious scholars are opposed to a female vice presidential candidate for the coalition’s joint ticket.
07 Jul 2018, 09:00
Ibu goes door-to-door in Malé
The MDP maintains its stance that the Elections Commission must be reconstituted.
07 Jul 2018, 09:00
‘Return to democratic path’ before polls, India urges Maldives
India urged “credible restoration of the political process” before September’s presidential election.
06 Jul 2018, 09:00
Maldivians with asylum overseas barred from running for president
Amendments to electoral laws were voted through with only 34 out of 85 MPs present.
04 Jul 2018, 09:00
Ugail to give up British citizenship
The Maldivian professor gave no reason for his decision.
04 Jul 2018, 09:00
Islam, infrastructure and foreign pressure: Maldives president on campaign trail
The president slammed foreign interference and vowed harsh punishments for Maldivians who insult Islam.
03 Jul 2018, 09:00
MDP pledges to ban foreign vessels from Maldives fishing
The main opposition has five focus areas in its manifesto.
02 Jul 2018, 09:00
Government welcomes MDP ‘decision’ to take part in presidential poll
One minister hoped ‘honest campaigning’ could now begin.
02 Jul 2018, 09:00
The race of his life: An introduction to the Maldives’ latest presidential hopeful
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has never sought the spotlight or headlines.
02 Jul 2018, 09:00
MDP denies internal rifts over presidential pick
Debate is raging about who should be the main opposition’s presidential candidate.
01 Jul 2018, 09:00
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