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Sun, 05 Apr 2026

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Maldives

PNC’s Ali Shamoon secures Maafushi Council presidency

Preliminary results: PNC secures majority seats in Local Council and WDC elections

HRCM urges public to respect election outcomes

President welcomes election outcome, pledges to deliver on public aspirations

Police commend public cooperation during elections

PNC continues to secure seats in Local Council, WDC elections, extending lead

President declares 5 and 6 April as Government holidays

Polling queues close at 5 p.m. after extended voting hours

Education Ministry delivers equipment to GA.AEC within 36 hours after fire

Turnout reaches 63% by 4 p.m. as voting hours extended

HRCM reports no issues raised over validity of votes in elections

Elections Commission extends voting hours till 5 p.m.

Five men undergoing treatment after being found unconscious on boat

Voter turnout reaches 44.75% with over 131,000 votes nationwide

No plans to extend voting hours: Elections Commission

Election arrangements good overall: Transparency Maldives

Policy measures strengthened reserves, supported external obligations: MMA

EC receives 36 complaints as voting continues nationwide

Over 62,000 ballots cast by midday in nationwide elections

Phase three of Taxiway Charlie redevelopment begins at VIA

Special ferries arranged for voting at Dhoonidhoo Jail