Politics

Existence of a sovereign state is questionable: MP Nazim

April 5, 2023, 09:45

Malé, Maldives - There are now questions about the existence of an independent state in Maldives, President of Maldives National Party (MNP) Mohammed Nazim has said. Speaking on the second… Continued

Concerns over Hankede project contract awarded to World Bank-sanctioned Chinese company

March 31, 2023, 15:12

Malé, Maldives - According to the World Bank's press release on October 28, 2020, China National Electric Engineering Company Limited (CNEEC) was sanctioned for 18 months along with another Chinese… Continued

Proposed election law change threatens reporting freedom in Maldives: RSF

March 30, 2023, 18:40

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has called on the government of the Maldives to withdraw a proposed amendment to its election law that would prevent freelance and foreign journalists from covering… Continued

Ibrahim Waheed appointed as new Minister at the President’s Office

March 30, 2023, 08:32

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih appointed Ibrahim Waheed as a Minister at the President's Office on Wednesday. Waheed was presented his letter of appointment at a ceremony held… Continued

Shifaz sacked as Minister of Presidential Office

March 29, 2023, 14:38

Malé, Maldives - The ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Vice-President Mohammed Shifaz (Shippe) has been sacked as the Minister of the President’s Office. Shifaz was one of the first to… Continued

A Look at the Dynamic Political Landscape of the Maldives

March 28, 2023, 12:20

The Maldives, a small island nation located in the Indian Ocean, has undergone a series of political transitions in recent years, including the transition from autocracy to democracy in 2008.… Continued

PCB defends decision to remove Amru from STO

March 28, 2023, 11:30

Malé, Maldives - The Privatization Corporatization Board (PCB) has responded to criticism of its decision to remove the Managing Director of State Trading Organization (STO), Hussain Amru. In a statement,… Continued

Amru sacked from STO

March 26, 2023, 19:33

Malé, Maldives - The Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB) today approved the removal of Hussain Amru Rashad as the Managing Director of the State Trading Organization (STO), as requested by… Continued

Things didn’t improve nearly as much as expected: Faris

March 26, 2023, 08:19

Malé, Maldives - The country has not improved nearly as much as expected during this government, the Maldives Reform Movement (MRM) President, Faris Maumoon said yesterday. Speaking at a program… Continued

Ameen to lead JP presidential election campaign

March 25, 2023, 13:14

Malé, Maldives - Jumhooree Party’s Deputy Leader Ameen Ibrahim has been appointed to plan their presidential campaign for this year's presidential election. JP said the party's leader Qasim Ibrahim had… Continued