TOLOnews
Afghanistan's best-known news channel and website, with live TV streaming and news in Dari, Pashto and English.
About TOLOnews
TOLOnews is an Afghan news channel and website based in Kabul and owned by MOBY Group. It launched in August 2010 as the country's first 24-hour news channel. Its television bulletins are broadcast in Dari and Pashto, and its website and social media are available in English, Dari and Pashto. It is one of the most popular news websites in Afghanistan.
Key Features
- Live Streaming: Watch the channel live through its website and its YouTube channel.
- News in Three Languages: Read the news online in English, Dari and Pashto.
- Wide Reach: Available on terrestrial television across Afghanistan, and on satellite and the internet abroad.
- Sister Channels: Part of MOBY Group, which also runs TOLO TV and Lemar TV.
How to Get Started
- Open tolonews.com and choose your language.
- Browse the latest news or open the live stream section.
- Follow the official TOLOnews channel on YouTube to watch live broadcasts.
- Use the sister channels' websites for entertainment programmes.
TOLOnews is a news outlet and not a subscription streaming service. Media in Afghanistan work under restrictions, and programming has changed since 2021, so what is broadcast can differ from earlier years. Afghanistan has had repeated internet shutdowns, so live streams and the website may not always be reachable from inside the country.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does TOLOnews work with a foreign bank card in Afghanistan? Not reliably — a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is TOLOnews available in English? Yes, TOLOnews has an English-language interface.
Do I need a local phone number to use TOLOnews? No, an international phone number generally works for TOLOnews.
Do I need local ID or residency for TOLOnews? No, TOLOnews doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.