The past week has seen some surprising developments. The US decided to extend the role of combat troops in the country and Parliament met in an extraordinary session to ratify the Bilateral Security Agreemen ...
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Another week has passed, and President Ashraf Ghani is no closer to announcing a cabinet and ending political uncertainty. Growing insecurity and the lack of confidence in ministries led by acting ministers has started to sour people’s views of the president. ...
The economy is showing signs of recovery after months of paralysis. Factories have reopened and trade has picked up amidst hopes of an end to crisis. ...
President Ashraf Ghani traveled to Pakistan to open a new chapter in relations between the two neighbours. There is talk that relations that have been dark and rocky could be set to change to a partnership based on mutual cooperation and friendship. ...
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The government of national unity seems no closer to pulling off the tricky balancing act of choosing a council of ministers. It is six weeks since Ashraf Ghani took over as president. ...
Taleban-triggered violence has spiraled in the last few weeks. A suicide bomber pierced security rings around the Kabul Police headquarters and killed the police chief’s manager. ...