Afghanistan

Asia•3 Listed Leaders

Last Updated: 7/16/2026

Government Overview

Governed by the Taliban since 2021 after the fall of the internationally backed republic; not formally recognized as a government by most of the world.

Political & Constitutional Structure

De facto Islamic emirate (authoritarian, unelected)

Current Heads of State & Government

Hasan Akhund

Prime Minister

Assumed Office: 8/23/2025

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Qari Fasihuddin Fitrat

Chief of the Army General Staff (Taliban)

Assumed Office: 1/1/2021

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Hibatullah Akhundzada

Supreme Leader

Assumed Office: 8/15/2021

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