In a devastating blow to women’s education, Taliban authorities have reportedly barred women from attending nursing and midwifery courses, further tightening restrictions branded as “gender apartheid” by the United Nations. Senior employees at health education institutions revealed the decision was communicated in meetings held by health officials. “There is no official letter, but we were … Read more
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Adamu Garba, a prominent member of Nigeria’s All Progressives Congress (APC), recently made bold claims accusing former U.S. President Barack Obama of orchestrating what he called a “palace coup” against President Joe Biden. Garba shared his views on his X (formerly Twitter) account, alleging that Obama played a key role in sabotaging Biden’s candidacy during … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that another earthquake of 6.3 magnitude has once again Afghanistan. Editor’s Pick Afghanistan Earthquake: Death Toll Rises To 2,000, Say Taliban Officials Morocco To Spend $11.7 Billion On Post-Earthquake Reconstruction Plan LASTMA To Impound Unregistered and Unpainted Vehicles The World Health Organisation country office in Afghanistan via its X handle announced … Read more
More Afghans will be struggling for survival as living conditions deteriorate in the year ahead, a top official of the International Committee of the Red Cross said in an interview, as the country braces for its second winter under Taliban rule. Eko Hot Blog reports that the religious group’s seizure of power in August 2021 … Read more
Taliban leader has adopted full Sharia Law in Afghanistan and has ordered judges to enforce stonings, flogging, and limb amputations as punishment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Judges across Afghanistan have been ordered by the supreme leader to embrace and enforce all aspects of Islamic law. This includes the amputation of limbs as a punishment … Read more
The Taliban has also said female presenters could wear a medical mask instead The Information and Culture Ministry previously announced that the policy was “final and non-negotiable EDITOR’S PICK Many Feared Dead As Explosion Rocks Kano 2023 Presidency: Ohanaeze Threatens Boycott Of Polls Over Zoning Niger-Delta Youth Group Sends Strong Warning To Wike Over Dagogo … Read more
Local media in Pakistan reported that Balti had been shot dead by unidentified gunmen… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a senior leader of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (Pakistan Taliban or TTP) has been killed in eastern Afghanistan, Pakistani security officials say, as a peace talks process between the armed group and the government remain stalled. Khalid … Read more
…he handed Sohail over the airport wall to a uniformed soldier who he believed to be an American… EKO HOT BLOG reports that an infant boy handed in desperation to a soldier across an airport wall in the chaos of the American evacuation of Afghanistan has been found and was reunited with his relatives in … Read more
Since returning to power in August, the Taliban have increasingly imposed a harsh interpretation of Islamic law… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Taliban have ordered shop owners in western Afghanistan to cut the heads off mannequins, insisting figures representing the human form violate Islamic law. A video clip showing men sawing the heads off … Read more
The move followed the Taliban barring many women in public-sector roles from returning to work in the wake of their August 15 seizure of power… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have said that women seeking to travel long distances should not be allowed on road transport unless they are accompanied by … Read more
Nearby, ambulances containing people too sick to queue were parked at the side of the road… EKO HOT BLOG reports that hundreds of people braved sub-zero temperatures in Afghanistan’s capital to queue outside the passport office early Sunday, a day after the Taliban government announced it would resume issuing travel documents. Many began their wait … Read more
The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in mid-August and many fear they are gradually imposing harsh restrictions EKO HOT BLOG reports that women have been banned from appearing in television dramas in Afghanistan under new rules imposed by the Taliban government. Female journalists and presenters have also been ordered to wear headscarves on screen, although … Read more
Taliban Police Arrest Man for Selling 130 Women in Afghanistan After saying he would find them a wealthy husband, he would move them to a different province where they were instead sold into servitude. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Taliban have detained an unidentified man for reportedly selling scores of women in northern Afghanistan … Read more
The parade was linked to the graduation of 250 freshly trained soldiers… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Taliban forces held a military parade in Kabul on Sunday using captured American-made armoured vehicles and Russian helicopters in a display that showed their ongoing transformation from an insurgent force to a regular standing army. The Taliban operated … Read more
Taliban has increased its recruiting efforts in order to fulfill a vow to keep the country secure. The Taliban’s ultimate commander has not been seen in public since the organization seized control over three months ago EKO HOT BLOG reports that Haibatullah Akhunzada, the Taliban’s top leader, has cautioned the organization that there may be … Read more
The Taliban’s government is pressing for the release of billions of dollars of central bank reserves… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Taliban has announced a complete ban on the use of foreign currency in Afghanistan. The move is expected to cause further disruption to an economy pushed to the brink of collapse by the … Read more
There was tight security at the event and no photographs or video have emerged EKO HOT BLOG reports that Taliban supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada addressed supporters in the southern city of Kandahar, officials announced on Sunday, his first public appearance since taking control of the group in 2016. Akhundzada has been the spiritual chief of … Read more
The attack came a week after a bombing claimed by the local Islamic State affiliate killed 46 people at a Shiite mosque in northern Afghanistan EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Islamic State group (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for a deadly suicide bombing on a Shiite mosque in southern Afghanistan that killed 47 people and wounded several … Read more
The drone strike in Kabul killed as many as 10 civilians, including seven children. The Pentagon has offered unspecified condolence payments to the family of 10 civilians who were killed in a botched US drone attack in Afghanistan in August during the final days before American troops withdrew from the country. The US Defense Department said … Read more