Tag: Lesotho

Lesotho's Ambassador to the UN, Matete ‘Nena (left), and Jordan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Mahmoud Daifallah Hmoud (right), sign the agreement establishing formal diplomatic relations between their countries at the UN Headquarters in New York.
Diplomacy

Lesotho and Jordan establish formal diplomatic ties

NEW YORK – On 7 May 2025, Lesotho and Jordan officially established…

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Ministers Mpotjoane and Lamola during the BNC talks in Maseru, reaffirming bilateral cooperation.
Diplomacy

Lesotho, South Africa Deepen Cooperation at Ministerial Talks

MASERU, April 23, 2025 — Ministers from Lesotho and South Africa met…

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Ambassador Jong Song Il presents his credentials to King Letsie III at the Royal Palace in Maseru, April 17, 2025.
Diplomacy

New North Korean Ambassador Presents Credentials in Lesotho

The newly appointed Ambassador of North Korea to Lesotho, Mr. Jong Song…

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Tanzania’s Health Minister Jenister Mhagama meets Lesotho’s Prime Minister Samuel Matekane during an official visit in Maseru.
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Tanzania’s Health Minister Visits Lesotho

Maseru, Lesotho – April 16, 2025 Honourable Jenister Mhagama, the Minister of…

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Elon Musk and Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Matekane
Technology

Lesotho Approves Starlink Licence

MASERU — Lesotho has granted a 10-year licence to Elon Musk’s Starlink…

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Lesotho King Letsie III says renewable energy could transform his country's economy © Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP
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Lesotho Seeks Solutions to US Tariffs Threat

Maseru | April 4, 2025 — Lesotho is urgently preparing to send…

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Ambassador Ntsiuoa Sekete offers her support to Deputy Chairperson Selma Malika Haddadi during a courtesy visit at the African Union Commission.
Diplomacy

Lesotho Envoy Meets AU Deputy Chair, Pledges Support

Ambassador Ntsiuoa Sekete, Lesotho’s Permanent Representative to the African Union Commission (AUC),…

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Lesotho’s UN envoy Matete ‘Nena meets with UNFPA leadership in New York to strengthen collaboration on gender, youth, and climate initiatives.
Diplomacy

Lesotho’s UN representative meets UNFPA officials

The Kingdom of Lesotho’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Mr. Matete…

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Lesotho and India officials sign the food aid donation agreement, with 2,000 metric tons of rice and sorghum pledged.
Diplomacy

India donates 2,000 metric tons of food aid to Lesotho

India has donated 2,000 metric tons of food aid to Lesotho, consisting…

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King Letsie III speaks at the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Paris, urging global action to end malnutrition and invest in health.
Diplomacy

King Letsie III Rallies Global Support for Nutrition at Paris Summit

King Letsie III of Lesotho joined world leaders at the Nutrition for…

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During an official visit to Lesotho, African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina met with His Majesty King Letsie III to discuss expanding the Bank's investments in Lesotho.
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African Development Bank to Invest $331 Million in Lesotho

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is set to invest $331 million…

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Members of the Basotho community in Ethiopia raise funds to support a lupus patient during a fundraising event at the Lesotho Embassy in Addis Ababa.
Diplomacy

Basotho Community in Ethiopia Raises Funds for Lupus Patient

The Basotho community in Ethiopia has raised M42,000.00 to support a Mosotho…

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