Accusations Fly as Leaders Clash Over Governance and Influence
Minister of Economic Development Mohamed Saeed has accused former leaders, specifically targeting ex-President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, of being unable...
President Muizzu’s Endorsements Stir Controversy Within Ruling Party Ahead of Parliamentary Elections
In the lead-up to the parliamentary elections, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s public support for independent candidates has stirred controversy within...
Ex-President Yameen Criticises Ruling Coalition’s ‘Insufficient Efforts’ for His Release
Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has levelled pointed criticisms at the leadership of the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives...
China Initiated Recent Defence Agreement With Maldives, Defence Ministry Reveals
The Ministry of Defence has disclosed that the recent defence agreement with China, signed on 4 March 2024, was initiated...
Government Ordered to Disclose Political Appointment Details Amid Transparency Concerns
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICOM) has ordered the government to publicise the specifics of political appointments, including numbers, ranks, salaries,...
Government Lacks Clarity on Health Insurance Expansion Timeline
The government has come under scrutiny for its failure to provide a definitive timeline for the expansion of the Aasandha...
Ex-President Solih Warns of Authoritarian Resurgence in Maldives
Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has accused the current government of reverting to authoritarian practices. This accusation follows the recent...
Government MPs’ Absence Leads to Rejection of Own Bill
The Parliament has rejected the first bill introduced by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s administration due to an unprecedented absence of...
Opposition Leader’s Police Summons Fuels Fears of Political Clampdown
Fayyaz Ismail, Chairperson of the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and former Minister of Economic Development, has been served...
Democrats Propose Constitutional Amendment Enabling Recall of MPs
The Democrats have introduced a bill seeking to amend the Constitution to facilitate the recall of parliamentary representatives by the...
