Alexander Ankvab

Aleksandr Ankvab is an Abkhaz politician and businessman. He was President of Abkhazia from 29 May 2011, until his resignation on 1 June 2014. He previously served as Prime Minister from 2005 to 2010 and Vice-President from 2010 to 2011.

"Ankvab handed over weapons to Georgians" - campaign against Prime Minister began in Abkhazia

Abkhazia

January 05, 2023

The opposition in Abkhazia protested against the presentation of the highest award to the prime minister. Ankvab, weapon for Georgians and libel case

Abkhaz opposition threatens protests if citizenship is restored to resident Georgians

Abkhazia

August 15, 2020

The Abkhaz PM said he considers Georgians in Abkhazia to be its citizens

Abkhaz PM Ankvab worth $220 mln, ex-president Khajimba – $27 mln

June 26, 2020

Business of the Prime Minister of Abkhazia Alexander Ankvab - $ 220 million, ex-president Raul Khadjimba - $ 27 million

Challenges faced by the new president of Abkhazia

Presidential elections in Abkhazia

April 23, 2020

If Aslan Bzhania had a list of problems and a development plan before coming to power, he now will have to develop a new one, as the coronavirus epidemic has undermined the economy and changed the playing field

Abkhaz opposition leader wins presidential election – opponents ready to cooperate

Presidential elections in Abkhazia

March 23, 2020

Who is Aslan Bzhania and what Abkhazia's new trend - political groups that opposed one another now joining forces - is about

Who will become the new president of Abkhazia? Details on the candidates

Presidential elections in Abkhazia

March 20, 2020

Two out of three applicants are focusing on the fight against crime, one on economic growth

Abkhaz president dismissed by Supreme Court in win for opposition, new elections to be scheduled

January 11, 2020

The decision was made by the Supreme Court at an emergency meeting in the evening of January 10 amid mass protests

Who will win the presidential elections in Abkhazia?

August 24, 2019

All you need to know about the candidates and the context of the election - and which candidates are backed by Russia

Abkhaz presidential elections promise to be unpredictable – despite voter apathy

August 04, 2019

After a series of extraordinary events, including the alleged poisoning of the opposition leader, there is no clear-cut favorite in the elections.

Abkhaz opposition splinters in run-up to presidential elections

July 06, 2019

The opposition has failed to agree upon a single candidate, and will go to the elections on August 25 with three hopefuls

Vice president of Abkhazia resigns after fight with local businessman

August 22, 2018

"...as a person who thinks and lives according to the law, I find myself vulnerable in this system of lawlessness, where the real power lies in the streets” - Vice President Gabnia

Residency permits for Georgians in Abkhazia: a problem or a solution?

Abkhazia

September 19, 2017

New passport legislation analyzed by lawyers and local residents

Parliamentary election day in Abkhazia: 129 men and 8 women run for MP seats

March 11, 2017

Detailed background information on candidates, election-related expenses and problems

Who respects whom in Abkhazia

February 26, 2016

Sukhum news – parties have started manifesting interest in political programs instead of political figures

Will Abkhaz Opposition Hit the Street?

November 22, 2015

The President seeks common language with the opposition, demanding his resignation