Tag: Lesotho

Lesotho and Rwanda have signed a General Co-operation Agreement to strengthen bilateral relations and explore collaboration in various sectors, including economic and cultural fields. The agreement was signed by Lesotho’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. Lejone Mpotjoana, and Rwanda’s High Commissioner, H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Hategeka, with both Prime Ministers present in Maseru.
Diplomacy

Lesotho, Rwanda Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Maseru, Lesotho – The Kingdom of Lesotho and the Republic of Rwanda…

1 Min Read
October 2, 2024, at Maseru Mall, with His Majesty King Letsie III, we marked 200 years of our history with the Bicentennial Flag Hoisting Ceremony. Our flag flies high as a symbol of unity and progress. Let’s keep working for a brighter Lesotho! Photo: X/@MatekaneSam
Government

Lesotho Celebrates 58 Years of Independence

Maseru, Lesotho – Lesotho today marked a dual milestone: its 58th Independence…

2 Min Read
The Ambassador of The Russian Federation to The Kingdom of Lesotho, His Excellency Mr Iiya Ragochev, paid a Farewell Courtesy on the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Honourable Lejone Mpotjoana, as he completed his tour of duty.
Diplomacy

Russian Ambassador Bids Farewell to Lesotho

Maseru, Lesotho – The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Kingdom…

1 Min Read
Roundtable Discussion: Harnessing the Combined Strengths and Capital of the African Development Bank Group and Philanthropies for Africa's Prosperity
Diplomacy

King Letsie III and Partners Launch School Hunger Initiative

Lesotho’s King Letsie III has joined forces with the African Development Bank…

3 Min Read
His Majesty King Letsie III delivers the National Statement at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 26, 2024. He emphasizes Lesotho’s foundational principle of peace, “Khotso,” and the nation’s commitment to tolerance, inclusion, and unity, aligning his address with the theme: “Leaving No One Behind: Acting Together for the Advancement of Peace, Sustainable Development, and Human Dignity for Present and Future Generations.
Diplomacy

King Letsie III Addresses Global Leaders at the 79th UNGA

His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho spoke at the 79th Session…

2 Min Read
Ahead of the UN's Summit of the Future, the SDSN hosted a two-day Pre-Summit Conference on September 20-21, 2024, as part of the International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD).
Diplomacy

King Letsie III Speaks on Energy at UN Pre-Summit Conference

Ahead of the United Nations' Summit of the Future, scheduled for September…

1 Min Read
The High-Level Week of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) opened on September 24, 2024, under the theme: "Leaving No One Behind: Acting Together for the Advancement of Peace, Sustainable Development, and Human Dignity for Present and Future Generations.
DiplomacySouthern Africa

Lesotho King Leads Delegation to UN General Assembly

New York, United States – King Letsie III of Lesotho led his…

2 Min Read
His Majesty King Letsie III, Commissioned Mrs. 'Mantoetsi Mohatonyane as Ambassador of The Kingdom of Lesotho to The Kingdom of Belgium, at the Royal Palace in Maseru, on 11 September, 2024. Photo: MoFAIR Lesotho
Diplomacy

Lesotho Appoints New Ambassador to Belgium

Maseru, Lesotho – His Majesty King Letsie III has appointed Mrs. 'Mantoetsi…

1 Min Read
Customers can continue to send money to Lesotho and Eswatini from all Shoprite, Checkers and Usave stores nationwide.
Banking

Shoprite, Checkers, Usave Keep Transfers to Lesotho and Eswatini

Pretoria, South Africa – Shoprite, Checkers, and Usave customers will be able…

2 Min Read
Organisation of four countries, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa, Orange – Senqu River Commission (ORASECOM) welcomed the new Chief Accounting Officer and Secretariat Head, Executive Secretary (E.S.), Mr Comfort Molosiwa and Lesotho's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Honourable Lejone Mpotjoana. Photo: MoFAIR Lesotho
Diplomacy

Molosiwa Takes Helm of ORASECOM

Maseru, Lesotho – The Orange-Senqu River Commission (ORASECOM), a transboundary river basin…

1 Min Read
HE Harry MacDonald with the six Chevening scholars. Credit: British High Commission in Lesotho
Education

Six Basotho Scholars Win Chevening Scholarships

Maseru, Lesotho – The British High Commission in Lesotho has announced the…

2 Min Read
The Bureau of Landlocked Developing Countries. Photo: MoFAIR Lesotho
Diplomacy

Lesotho Briefs UN on Upcoming Landlocked Conference

Maseru, Lesotho – Lesotho has updated United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on…

1 Min Read