New President of Abkhazia

Finalists of young leaders’ competition appointed to new Abkhazian government

The “Team Abkhazia” competition was initiated by President Badr Gunba during his election campaign.

Abkhazians with dual citizenship will only be allowed to enter Russia with Russian passport

From now on, Russia will treat holders of dual or multiple citizenships solely as its own nationals

Opinion: Kremlin sanctions against Abkhaz opposition may only strengthen resistance

Marianna Kotova: "Resentment over injustice and being cast aside is the most powerful fuel."

Russian tourist shot in Abkhazia over bare torso – why are local authorities covering it up?

Social media claims high-ranking official involved in shooting of Russian tourist in Abkhazia

Opinion: What new president of Abkhazia failed to mention in his meeting with Putin

Abkhaz blogger Dmitry Mushba believes the most important issues were overlooked during the meeting

What now? Postscript to presidential election in Abkhazia

Public figure Akhra Bzhania refuses to recognize the results of the presidential election.

Amid scandals and gunfire, Kremlin-backed Badra Gunba becomes Abkhazia’s president

His opponent, opposition leader Adgur Ardzinba, secured 41.54% of the vote.

'Perhaps Russia simply doesn't want free and democratic Abkhazia?' — Opinion

Public figure Akhra Bzhania is convinced that on 1 March, the citizens of Abkhazia will be choosing not just a president, but the republic’s historical path.

Kremlin defies norms to back one Abkhaz presidential candidate in snap presidential elections

Moscow persistently treats Badra Gunba as an incumbent official, despite him not holding such a position.

‘Armenian question’ suddenly emerges amid elections in Abkhazia. Who is pressuring community and why?

Armenian community leader says local Armenians faced pressure amid presidential elections

Foreign armed men and resignation of state security chief – new political crisis unfolds in Abkhazia

Acting president Valery Bganba dismisses security chief Dmitry Kuchuberiya over election day irregularities

Abkhazia presidential election: Two finalists advance, no winner yet

The second round, scheduled for March 1, will see the ruling party's candidate, Badra Gunba, face off against opposition leader Adgur Ardzinba.

Voting ends in Abkhazia’s snap presidential election

Voting took place at 152 polling stations in Abkhazia and two stations in Russia.

Snap elections in Abkhazia - what are each candidate’s chances and challenges facing new president?

Most experts believe that the first round will not produce a new president.

Final presidential debate held in Abkhazia ahead of snap election

Anticipated clash between pro-government and opposition candidates did not occur.

Ahead of Abkhazia’s election, Russian media paint opposition candidate as ‘Turkish agent’

It appears to be an attempt to bolster his opponent—the pro-government candidate and Moscow’s preferred choice.

Acting Abkhaz leader asks Putin to shield republic from Russian media attacks

According to Valery Bganba, Russian media are interfering in Abkhazia’s electoral process by dividing presidential candidates into "pro-Russian" and "anti-Russian" camps.

Abkhaz MP stripped of Russian citizenship — or maybe not