IN THE LEAD-UP TO LESOTHO’S 60TH YEARS INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION, CITIZENS RECOGNISED THE COUNTRY’S SUSTAINED ADHERENCE TO DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES, CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE AND PEACEFUL TRANSITIONS OF POWER.
As Lesotho prepares to celebrate 60 years of independence this October, many Basotho are reflecting on the nation’s journey, acknowledging the milestones achieved while recognizing the challenges that still lie ahead. In an interview with the Agency, a proud citizen Mrs. ‘Masebelisoa Mokoena said six decades of independence have brought significant progress in education, healthcare, […]
THE IEC HAS LAUNCHED ITS CIVIC AND VOTER EDUCATION STRATEGY AND VOTER REGISTRATION PROGRAMME.
The Lesotho Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officially launched its Civic and Voter Education Strategy and Voter Registration programme in Maseru to boost civic awareness and ensure informed participation ahead of the country’s upcoming electoral processes. In his opening remarks, Reverend Dr. John Maphephe described the signing and launching of the two documents as a significant […]
LESOTHO HOSTS SADC ICT- BASED ELECTORAL OBSERVATION TRAINING.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, as the host, officially opened the SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) 5-day training on the Use of ICT-Based Methodology in Election Observation in Maseru. The training marks an important milestone in strengthening democratic processes across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region through the use of modern […]
MOSISILI LEADS AU ELECTIONS OBSERVATION MISSION IN SEYCHELLES
The Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Lesotho to the African Union has announced that former Prime Minister (PM) Mr Pakalitha Mosisili has been appointed by the African Union Commission to lead the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) to the Republic of Seychelles in the upcoming general elections. This is according to the Press […]
LESOTHO SUPPORTS TANZANIA IN WHO CAMPAIGN
The government of Lesotho will support the United Republic of Tanzania in the upcoming elections of the next Regional Director for the World Health Organization (WHO) – African Region, which will be held in Geneva next month. This was disclosed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Mr. Lejone Mpotjoane, during the visit […]
AMBASSODOR SEKETE ADDRESSES CLAIMS ON AU NOMINATIONS
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative to African Union, Ms Ntsiuoa Sekete says Lesotho’s absence from the nominations for African Union Commission should not be perceived as a missed opportunity for the country. Speaking in an interview with Lesotho News Agency (LENA), on Friday, she revealed that Lesotho had identified a highly credible candidate for one […]
MORE ELECTIONS RESULTS AHEAD OF LESOTHO’s INDEPENDENCE
A few hours ahead of Lesotho’s 57th independence, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is continuing with official announcements of Local Government Elections held countrywide last Friday. Addressing the audience at ‘Manthabiseng Convention Centre, Maseru on Tuesday, the IEC Chairperson, Mr. Mphasa Mokhochane said at Teba – Teba council Berea, which has 12 electoral divisions, DC […]
IEC ANNOUNCES FAILED ELECTIONS AT MENKHOANENG COMMUNITY COUNCIL
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has officially announced failed elections at C0508 Menkhoaneng 08 Community Council following the untimely death of an Independent Candidate ahead of the elections. The IEC Commissioner, Dr Karabo Mokobocho-Mohlakoana revealed this during the ongoing official announcement of the Local Government elections at the Manthabiseng Convention Centre on Sunday. She said […]
IEC DISTRIBUTES ELECTORAL MATERIALS
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has on Saturday distributed the first batch of electoral materials to the districts ahead of Local Government Elections. Speaking in an interview with the Agency at IEC Warehouse, IEC Logistics Officer. Mrs. Manepo Letsapo said the electoral materials, which include among others ballot papers, inks, watches, and pens have been […]
BALLOT PAPER ARRIVES SAFELY IN THE COUNTRY – IEC
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced that the ballot paper for the forthcoming Local Government elections arrived in the country on Saturday night loaded in two trucks from South Africa. IEC Deputy Public Relations Officer, Ms. Reitumetse Makuetje told the Agency on Sunday that the ballot paper is being kept in the Commission’s Warehouse […]
