Palestinians to Elect President for First Time Since 2005
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has announced plans to hold a presidential election in early next year, marking the first presidential vote in Palestine in nearly two decades.
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Elections Commission Fines PNF MVR 100,000 Over Ongoing Protests
The Elections Commission has imposed a fine of MVR 100,000 on former President Abdulla Yameen’s party, the People’s National Front, over its ongoing series of nighttime protests. In a letter sent to PNF President Abdulla Yameen, the commission said the party had repeatedly violated Article 45 of the Political Parties Act. The fine was issued…
All Eyes on June 12 as Nasheed and Meekail Compete for MDP Chair
The Maldivian Democratic Party’s upcoming chairperson election is shaping into a high-stakes contest between former President Mohamed Nasheed and South Galolhu MP Meekail Ahmed Naseem, with the vote scheduled for June 12, 2026. The election comes after former chairperson Fayyaz Ismail resigned from the post, leaving the party to choose a new figure to…