Lesotho

Country Lesotho
Capital Maseru
Continent Africa
Currency Lesotho loti(LSL)
Languages Sesotho & English

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Basutoland was renamed the Kingdom of Lesotho upon independence from the UK in 1966. The Basuto National Party ruled for the first two decades. King MOSHOESHOE was exiled in 1990, but returned to Lesotho in 1992 and was reinstated in 1995. Constitutional government was restored in 1993 after seven years of military rule. In 1998, violent protests and a military mutiny following a contentious election prompted a brief but bloody intervention by South African and Botswana military forces under the aegis of the Southern African Development Community. Subsequent constitutional reforms restored relative political stability. Peaceful parliamentary elections were held in 2002, but the National Assembly elections of February 2007 were hotly contested and aggrieved parties continue to dispute how the electoral law was applied to award proportional seats in the Assembly.

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Lesotho - Wikipedia
Lesotho - CIA World Fact Book
Lesotho - BBC
Lesotho - Timeline - BBC

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Tackling food insecurity in Lesotho and rural southern Indiana - Purdue UniversityTackling food insecurity in Lesotho and rural southern Indiana  Purdue University

Lesotho Championship: Motlomelo Lihloela and Ngatane Lieketseng win titles - FIDELesotho Championship: Motlomelo Lihloela and Ngatane Lieketseng win titles  FIDE

Six-month planned maintenance of the Lesotho Highlands Tunnel - South African Government News AgencySix-month planned maintenance of the Lesotho Highlands Tunnel  South African Government News Agency

India and Lesotho discuss rupee trade | Mint - MintIndia and Lesotho discuss rupee trade | Mint  Mint

Milestone Chemotherapy Infusion For Cancer Patient in Lesotho - Bristol Myers SquibbMilestone Chemotherapy Infusion For Cancer Patient in Lesotho  Bristol Myers Squibb

India slips 8 slots in graft index, ranked 93 along with Lesotho - The Times of IndiaIndia slips 8 slots in graft index, ranked 93 along with Lesotho  The Times of India

People participate in Moshoeshoe Walk 2024 in Lesotho - XinhuaPeople participate in Moshoeshoe Walk 2024 in Lesotho  Xinhua

Astra Energy Signs MOU For 100MW Renewable Energy Park In Lesotho, South Africa - SolarQuarterAstra Energy Signs MOU For 100MW Renewable Energy Park In Lesotho, South Africa  SolarQuarter

Interview: Lesotho king expects higher level of cooperation with China - People's DailyInterview: Lesotho king expects higher level of cooperation with China  People's Daily

Brics' NDB to provide $173 mn loan to TCTA for Lesotho water project - Business StandardBrics' NDB to provide $173 mn loan to TCTA for Lesotho water project  Business Standard

Lesotho ambassador visits Kuwait Times, Kuwait News - Kuwait TimesLesotho ambassador visits Kuwait Times, Kuwait News  Kuwait Times

Nigeria coach receives criticism after shocking draw to Lesotho in World Cup qualifier - SportstarNigeria coach receives criticism after shocking draw to Lesotho in World Cup qualifier  Sportstar

MCC Set to Invest in Stronger Digital Health Systems in Lesotho - Millennium Challenge CorporationMCC Set to Invest in Stronger Digital Health Systems in Lesotho  Millennium Challenge Corporation

The Education-Employment Paradox in Lesotho: Boys at a disadvantage in education, women at a disadvantage in ... - World BankThe Education-Employment Paradox in Lesotho: Boys at a disadvantage in education, women at a disadvantage in ...  World Bank

Astra Energy plans 100-MW clean power project in Lesotho - Renewables NowAstra Energy plans 100-MW clean power project in Lesotho  Renewables Now

Home - Lesotho | The Netherlands and Lesotho - The Netherlands and YouHome - Lesotho | The Netherlands and Lesotho  The Netherlands and You

Lesotho boxing star Moroke Mokhotho: "I want to remove kids from the streets and take them to the boxing gym" - OlympicsLesotho boxing star Moroke Mokhotho: "I want to remove kids from the streets and take them to the boxing gym"  Olympics

Lesotho National Day - United States Department of State - Department of StateLesotho National Day - United States Department of State  Department of State

Supporting Climate Adaptive Solutions in Lesotho Through Policy and a Community-based Green Economy Pilot - International Organization for Migration (IOM)Supporting Climate Adaptive Solutions in Lesotho Through Policy and a Community-based Green Economy Pilot  International Organization for Migration (IOM)

FIDE Development Director Nigel Short visits Lesotho - FIDEFIDE Development Director Nigel Short visits Lesotho  FIDE

Lesotho Signs its Third Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024-2029 - International Atomic Energy AgencyLesotho Signs its Third Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024-2029  International Atomic Energy Agency

Lesotho | General Assembly - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateLesotho | General Assembly  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

Cancer researcher wants better treatment facilities in Lesotho - University World NewsCancer researcher wants better treatment facilities in Lesotho  University World News

Special Representative for International Labor Affairs Fay Rodríguez Travels to Lesotho and South Africa - United ... - Department of StateSpecial Representative for International Labor Affairs Fay Rodríguez Travels to Lesotho and South Africa - United ...  Department of State

Bridging the Educational Divide in Lesotho to Improve Learner Outcomes - World BankBridging the Educational Divide in Lesotho to Improve Learner Outcomes  World Bank

BRICS Summit highlights | BRICS bank signs loan agreement for Lesotho water project - CNBCTV18BRICS Summit highlights | BRICS bank signs loan agreement for Lesotho water project  CNBCTV18

Central Bank of Lesotho facing outages after cyberattack - The Record from Recorded Future NewsCentral Bank of Lesotho facing outages after cyberattack  The Record from Recorded Future News

Former Lesotho PM: Africa hopes to build future with China - CGTNFormer Lesotho PM: Africa hopes to build future with China  CGTN

King Letsie III of Lesotho launches position paper on integrating nutrition into climate financing - African Development BankKing Letsie III of Lesotho launches position paper on integrating nutrition into climate financing  African Development Bank

Multi-stakeholders gather to learn lessons from Lesotho on tackling gender-based violence and harassment at work - Equal TimesMulti-stakeholders gather to learn lessons from Lesotho on tackling gender-based violence and harassment at work  Equal Times

Shifting to e-cooking in schools - Insights from Lesotho | World Food Programme - WFPShifting to e-cooking in schools - Insights from Lesotho | World Food Programme  WFP

Commonwealth Secretariat conducts inaugural Latimer House Dialogues Symposium in Lesotho | Commonwealth - CommonwealthCommonwealth Secretariat conducts inaugural Latimer House Dialogues Symposium in Lesotho | Commonwealth  Commonwealth

Services without stigma: Halting HIV's spread in Lesotho through non-discriminatory care - United Nations Population FundServices without stigma: Halting HIV's spread in Lesotho through non-discriminatory care  United Nations Population Fund

Dinosaur tracksite in Lesotho: how a wrong turn led to an exciting find - The ConversationDinosaur tracksite in Lesotho: how a wrong turn led to an exciting find  The Conversation

Drafting contract farming legislation through participatory law-making in Lesotho – an example of good governance ... - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsDrafting contract farming legislation through participatory law-making in Lesotho – an example of good governance ...  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Federer Visits Lesotho On Behalf Of The Roger Federer Foundation - ATP TourFederer Visits Lesotho On Behalf Of The Roger Federer Foundation  ATP Tour

SA company signs dubious deal over debt collections in Lesotho - GroundUp newsSA company signs dubious deal over debt collections in Lesotho  GroundUp news

Lesotho's Prime Minister Faces Uncertainty Amid Constitutional Challenge - Africanews EnglishLesotho's Prime Minister Faces Uncertainty Amid Constitutional Challenge  Africanews English

IFAD and Lesotho partner to support small-scale producers increase the value of their wool and mohair - International Fund for Agricultural DevelopmentIFAD and Lesotho partner to support small-scale producers increase the value of their wool and mohair  International Fund for Agricultural Development

Strengthening climate change and disaster statistics to improve Lesotho's resilience - United Nations Office for Disaster Risk ReductionStrengthening climate change and disaster statistics to improve Lesotho's resilience  United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

Pope Francis meets with King Letsie III of Lesotho - Vatican News - EnglishPope Francis meets with King Letsie III of Lesotho  Vatican News - English

The solar kiosks powering Lesotho's rural communities - chinadialogueThe solar kiosks powering Lesotho's rural communities  chinadialogue

“Every youth's right to have a child when they're ready”: Lesotho grapples with high rates of teen pregnancy - Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance“Every youth's right to have a child when they're ready”: Lesotho grapples with high rates of teen pregnancy  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Lesotho, Thematic Evaluation of WFP's Country Capacity Strengthening Activities in Lesotho 2019-2023 | World Food ... - WFPLesotho, Thematic Evaluation of WFP's Country Capacity Strengthening Activities in Lesotho 2019-2023 | World Food ...  WFP

S Africa probes deaths of 31 Lesotho miners in May explosion - Al Jazeera EnglishS Africa probes deaths of 31 Lesotho miners in May explosion  Al Jazeera English

Lesotho measles outbreak prompts mass vaccine campaign and awareness drive - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceLesotho measles outbreak prompts mass vaccine campaign and awareness drive  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

KFC shuts Lesotho outlets over South Africa bird flu - Africanews EnglishKFC shuts Lesotho outlets over South Africa bird flu  Africanews English

Nigeria vs Lesotho highlights: Semi Ajayi score di equalising goal for Super Eagles for dia world cup qualifying match for Uyo - BBC.comNigeria vs Lesotho highlights: Semi Ajayi score di equalising goal for Super Eagles for dia world cup qualifying match for Uyo  BBC.com

Lesotho, Tunisia, Sierra Leone and Ethiopia new IBSF member federations - IBSF.orgLesotho, Tunisia, Sierra Leone and Ethiopia new IBSF member federations  IBSF.org

Lesotho: Prime Minister Matekane must deliver on promise to ensure 'realization of human rights' - Amnesty InternationalLesotho: Prime Minister Matekane must deliver on promise to ensure 'realization of human rights'  Amnesty International

Curfew in Lesotho to tackle gun crime after journalist killed - Al Jazeera EnglishCurfew in Lesotho to tackle gun crime after journalist killed  Al Jazeera English

Socioeconomic Indicators - Lesotho | Market Forecast - StatistaSocioeconomic Indicators - Lesotho | Market Forecast  Statista

Lesotho Highlands Tunnel set for six-month maintenance closure - Creamer Media's Engineering NewsLesotho Highlands Tunnel set for six-month maintenance closure  Creamer Media's Engineering News

Lesotho: IPC Acute Food Insecurity Analysis July 2023 - March 2024 - Published 19 September 2023 - Lesotho - ReliefWebLesotho: IPC Acute Food Insecurity Analysis July 2023 - March 2024 - Published 19 September 2023 - Lesotho  ReliefWeb

Lesotho Bans South Africa Poultry Products on Bird Flu Outbreak - BloombergLesotho Bans South Africa Poultry Products on Bird Flu Outbreak  Bloomberg

Restoring Farm and Range Lands in Lesotho - Catholic Relief ServicesRestoring Farm and Range Lands in Lesotho  Catholic Relief Services

IFAD invests in project to enhance Lesotho's wool, mohair sector - just-style.comIFAD invests in project to enhance Lesotho's wool, mohair sector  just-style.com

Addressing High Maternal Mortality and Newborn Deaths in Lesotho - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaAddressing High Maternal Mortality and Newborn Deaths in Lesotho  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Samsung Relaunches Customer Service Centre In Maseru, Lesotho - SamsungSamsung Relaunches Customer Service Centre In Maseru, Lesotho  Samsung

Lesotho Students Coached in 4IR Skills & Lauded at Award Ceremony - SamsungLesotho Students Coached in 4IR Skills & Lauded at Award Ceremony  Samsung

Lesotho: Storm Surge, DREF Operation n° MDRLS007 - Lesotho - ReliefWebLesotho: Storm Surge, DREF Operation n° MDRLS007 - Lesotho  ReliefWeb

'What kind of man cries?': The country with the highest suicide rate in the world - The Telegraph'What kind of man cries?': The country with the highest suicide rate in the world  The Telegraph

UNDP Empowers Lesotho's Independent Election Commission with Enhanced Communication Strategy - United Nations Development ProgrammeUNDP Empowers Lesotho's Independent Election Commission with Enhanced Communication Strategy  United Nations Development Programme

Improving Road Safety and Keeping Lesotho's Rural Communities Connected - World Bank GroupImproving Road Safety and Keeping Lesotho's Rural Communities Connected  World Bank Group

The taste of Lesotho – DW – 06/09/2023 - DW (English)The taste of Lesotho – DW – 06/09/2023  DW (English)

Six-month shutdown of Lesotho tunnel supplying water to SA in the pipeline - News24Six-month shutdown of Lesotho tunnel supplying water to SA in the pipeline  News24

Lesotho: investigative radio journalist shot dead - IFJ - International Federation of JournalistsLesotho: investigative radio journalist shot dead - IFJ  International Federation of Journalists

Samsung partners with NUL & establishes Samsung Innovation Campus in Lesotho - SamsungSamsung partners with NUL & establishes Samsung Innovation Campus in Lesotho  Samsung

The fly that can’t fly: entomologists make fascinating discovery in Lesotho - The GuardianThe fly that can’t fly: entomologists make fascinating discovery in Lesotho  The Guardian

Africa tops suicide tables, with Lesotho worst affected - Across Africa - FRANCE 24 EnglishAfrica tops suicide tables, with Lesotho worst affected - Across Africa  FRANCE 24 English

Lesotho Key Message Update: Below-normal rainfall and high agricultural input costs are likely to impact agricultural ... - ReliefWebLesotho Key Message Update: Below-normal rainfall and high agricultural input costs are likely to impact agricultural ...  ReliefWeb

Opening a Door to the World from Special Olympics Lesotho - Special OlympicsOpening a Door to the World from Special Olympics Lesotho  Special Olympics

Global summit praises Lesotho GBVH agreements | IndustriALL - IndustriALL Global UnionGlobal summit praises Lesotho GBVH agreements | IndustriALL  IndustriALL Global Union

Restoring and Preserving Lesotho's Rangeland | CRS - Catholic Relief ServicesRestoring and Preserving Lesotho's Rangeland | CRS  Catholic Relief Services

Lesotho Remote Monitoring Report, August 2023 - Lesotho - ReliefWebLesotho Remote Monitoring Report, August 2023 - Lesotho  ReliefWeb

Lesotho - Prime Minister Addresses General Debate, 78th Session - Welcome to the United NationsLesotho - Prime Minister Addresses General Debate, 78th Session  Welcome to the United Nations

Lesotho Imposes Countrywide Curfew After Journalist Gunned Down in Capital - Voice of America - VOA NewsLesotho Imposes Countrywide Curfew After Journalist Gunned Down in Capital  Voice of America - VOA News

European Film Festival - Lesotho | EEAS - EEASEuropean Film Festival - Lesotho | EEAS  EEAS

FEWS NET Lesotho Key Message Update January 2024: Average rainfall is supporting crop production, but food prices ... - ReliefWebFEWS NET Lesotho Key Message Update January 2024: Average rainfall is supporting crop production, but food prices ...  ReliefWeb

Lesotho Country Partnership Framework 2023 - 2028 - World Bank GroupLesotho Country Partnership Framework 2023 - 2028  World Bank Group

Lesotho to keep one step ahead of climate shocks and hunger with WFP-powered GIS | World Food Programme - WFPLesotho to keep one step ahead of climate shocks and hunger with WFP-powered GIS | World Food Programme  WFP

Lesotho Remote Monitoring Report, October 2023 - Lesotho - ReliefWebLesotho Remote Monitoring Report, October 2023 - Lesotho  ReliefWeb

Maseru, Lesotho: American International School of Lesotho: 2023-2024 Fact Sheet - United States Department of State - Department of StateMaseru, Lesotho: American International School of Lesotho: 2023-2024 Fact Sheet - United States Department of State  Department of State

Lesotho highlands phase two project - South African GovernmentLesotho highlands phase two project  South African Government

KFC shuts Lesotho stores over South Africa bird flu - BBCKFC shuts Lesotho stores over South Africa bird flu  BBC

The European Film Festival Returns to Lesotho - EEASThe European Film Festival Returns to Lesotho  EEAS

Lesotho journalist Ralikonelo Joki killed after radio show - Committee to Protect JournalistsLesotho journalist Ralikonelo Joki killed after radio show  Committee to Protect Journalists

Lesotho: Turn a new chapter: A human rights agenda for the new Lesotho government - Amnesty InternationalLesotho: Turn a new chapter: A human rights agenda for the new Lesotho government  Amnesty International

South Africa, Lesotho BNC kicks off | SAnews - South African Government News AgencySouth Africa, Lesotho BNC kicks off | SAnews  South African Government News Agency

Strengthening Health Security Through Multisectoral Collaboration in Lesotho - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaStrengthening Health Security Through Multisectoral Collaboration in Lesotho  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Shifting to e-cooking in schools - Insights from Lesotho - Lesotho - ReliefWebShifting to e-cooking in schools - Insights from Lesotho - Lesotho  ReliefWeb

M-POWER SUMMIT: Program to End Violence, Harassment Changing the Dynamic in Lesotho - The Solidarity CenterM-POWER SUMMIT: Program to End Violence, Harassment Changing the Dynamic in Lesotho  The Solidarity Center

From Lesotho to the World- Experience Elevation Lehakoe 'Gem' - United Nations Development ProgrammeFrom Lesotho to the World- Experience Elevation Lehakoe 'Gem'  United Nations Development Programme

Lesotho Musician Mahlanya on Old Stories and New Music - OkayAfricaLesotho Musician Mahlanya on Old Stories and New Music  OkayAfrica

Over 20000 Children Vaccinated Against Measles Rubella in Lesotho - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaOver 20000 Children Vaccinated Against Measles Rubella in Lesotho  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Lesotho orders indefinite curfew after radio journalist is shot dead - The GuardianLesotho orders indefinite curfew after radio journalist is shot dead  The Guardian

Central Bank of Lesotho restores interbank transfers 8 days after a cyberattack - Techpoint AfricaCentral Bank of Lesotho restores interbank transfers 8 days after a cyberattack  Techpoint Africa

WHO Lesotho - Annual Report 2022 - Lesotho - ReliefWebWHO Lesotho - Annual Report 2022 - Lesotho  ReliefWeb

Lesotho Remote Monitoring Report, December 2023 - Lesotho - ReliefWebLesotho Remote Monitoring Report, December 2023 - Lesotho  ReliefWeb

Research: How a PIH-supported Initiative is Transforming Maternal and Child Health in Lesotho - Partners in HealthResearch: How a PIH-supported Initiative is Transforming Maternal and Child Health in Lesotho  Partners in Health