Gayoom’s Candidacy Challenged In Supreme Court in the Maldives

"By Judith Evans in Malé September 24, 2008President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom’s bid to stand for a seventh term in office was challenged on Wednesday at the country’s highest judicial authority, the new and...

Sarah Palin of Maldives

Fathimath Nahid Shakir becomes first woman to enter presidential race in the Maldives. Social Liberal Party presidential candidate Ibrahim Ismail (Ibra) on Friday selected Fathimath Nahid Shakir, who has over 20...

Nahid sets record for women of Maldives

"Fathmath Nahid Shakir of G. Penzeemaage has emulated a good example for the women of our country by becoming the first woman vice presidential candidate for the coming presidential election. Veteran politician...