Maldives leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih conceded defeat in Saturday's presidential vote after an official count showed his pro-China rival Mohamed Muizzu in an unassailable lead.

Pro-China candidate Mohamed Muizzu wins Maldives presidential election, Solih concedes defeat

As the Maldives' presidential election heads into a climactic runoff on Saturday, (Sep 30), political strategists and analysts are closely scrutinising the evolving dynamics that could reshape the nation's political landscape.

India-China power play dominates Maldives presidential election

The Maldives looks all set to hold round two of the presidential elections after none of the top two candidates managed to secure more than 50 per cent of the vote in round one, reports in local media indicated.

Maldives likely heading for round 2 of presidential elections as no winner emerges

The Supreme Court of Maldives on Sunday (August 6) barred jailed former president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom to take part in next month's presidential election.

Maldives Supreme Court bars jailed ex-president from taking part in presidential poll