Former Sri Lankan President Thrown Into Prison on Trivial, Unfounded Charge
The National Peoples’ Power came to office ostensibly to correct an entrenched Sri Lankan system based on corruption and political...
Fayyaz Draws Parallels Between Current Political Climate and 2004 ‘Black Friday’
Opposition leader and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail has likened the country’s current political direction to that of...
European Delegation Concludes Visit to Maldives to Strengthen South Asia Ties
A high-level delegation of political leaders and civil society representatives from Europe and South Asia concluded a two-day visit to...
MP Mauroof Zakir Alleges Plot to Extend President’s Term Amid Economic Crisis
Opposition lawmaker Mauroof Zakir on Tuesday accused the Muizzu government of deliberately pushing the country into crisis as part of...
Muizzu Seeks Powers to Call Referendums, Electoral System Overhaul
The government has submitted a bill to Parliament that would establish a legal framework for holding national referendums as part...
Nasheed, Democrats Members to Rejoin MDP Following Party Resolution
Former President Mohamed Nasheed is set to return to the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) along with members of The Democrats,...
President Muizzu Fires Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal
Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal has been removed from his post, the President’s Office confirmed on Tuesday. No reason was provided...
MDP to Hold Protest in Defence of Constitution on 31 January
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has finalised plans to hold a street protest on 31 January in defence...
Opposition Leader Fayyaz Heads to India, Germany to Discuss Maldives’ Politics
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson and Opposition Leader Fayyaz Ismail has left for India and Germany to brief stakeholders on...
Why Is Crony Capitalism So Strong and Widespread?
Crony capitalism is a term of derision, and rightly so. Yet, it is widespread in the Global South. Stanford Political...
