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Muizzu Reshuffles Cabinet After Mass Resignations, Reduces Ministries to 15

President Mohamed Muizzu reshuffled his cabinet on 14 April 2026, cutting ministries from 20 to 15 after 10 ministers resigned earlier that day, following losses in local council elections and a referendum. Four new ministers were appointed, the defence ministry was left vacant, and former MDP chairperson Fayyaz Ismail warned the developments signalled growing instability.

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  • The collapse of an entire cabinet is not an isolated event. It is the latest sign of a government that is unstable and increasingly unpopular

    Fayyaz Ismail, former Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) chairperson Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • the opportunity to implement the positive government reforms he envisions in keeping with the aspirations of the people.

    The President's Office Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

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