Despite improved rainfall, harvests and pasture conditions in 2026, about 19.2 million people in Afghanistan are projected to face acute food insecurity from November 2026 through April 2027. Unemployment, high prices, reduced aid and returning migrants continue to limit household access to Read More
Child marriage affects many girls in Afghanistan, with economic hardship, limited education, social traditions, and insufficient support contributing to marriages before age 18. UNICEF reported that 28.7% of women aged 20–24 married before 18, based on Afghanistan’s 2022–2023 MICS data. Early marriage Read More
As winter approaches, many Afghan families, particularly women-led households, face difficult choices between heating fuel, warm clothing, food and other essentials. Rising costs and limited income opportunities can affect children’s nutrition, school attendance and safe living conditions. The situation reflects Afghanistan’s broader Read More
KABUL, Afghanistan — October 13, 2026 News Report Afghan authorities have suspended the BBC’s FM radio broadcasts across the country, according to a report published by Reuters on October 13, 2026. The BBC said it was working with the authorities to resolve Read More
UNAMA reported that 52 women and one girl were arrested or detained in Kabul and Herat between July and September 2026 over alleged dress-code violations, including visible hair, makeup, colorful scarves, or appearing without a male guardian. All were reportedly released after Read More
Rukhshana Media, founded by Zahra Joya in 2020, operates from exile with a network of women reporters working secretly inside Afghanistan. The journalists use pseudonyms, encrypted communications, and other security measures after the Taliban barred women from public speaking and sharply restricted Read More
Afghanistan will play India in the men’s cricket quarter-finals at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya after advancing from Group A in second place. India, the defending champions, entered the knockout stage as a top-seeded team. The match is scheduled for September Read More
Afghanistan says its forces killed 28 and wounded 32 fighters in Nuristan near the Pakistani border, alleging that Islamic State members entered from Pakistan and were preparing attacks. It accused Pakistani groups and intelligence agencies of supporting some fighters, including former Afghan Read More
A scientific assessment maps the overlap of flooding, heat, drought, soil erosion, and groundwater stress across Kabul. More than 80% of the study area is exposed to at least three hazards, while 2.8% faces all five. The study provides a hazard baseline Read More
The return of Afghan migrants from Pakistan and Iran is increasing demand for housing in Kabul and other major cities, where limited affordable supply has contributed to rising rents. Returning families and long-term residents are facing greater financial pressure as they search Read More
