LESOTHO PARTICIPATES AT SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT IN DOHA
Thirty years after the landmark Copenhagen World Summit for Social Development (WSSD), global leaders have convened in Doha, Qatar, for the second such summit, running from November 4th to 6th, 2025. This critical gathering aims to assess progress, confront persistent challenges, and lay a new foundation for social development, drawing directly from the principles of […]
PM LAUDS WATER TREATY PROGRESS
In the spirit that peace prevail when rivers flow, the Prime Minister (PM), Mr Ntsokoane Matekane says, Lesotho Highlands Water Treaty (LHWT) has made positive strides on the lives of Basotho and its neighbors. He said this when giving progress on the review and the revision of the LHWT at an occasion celebrating the bestowing […]
LESOTHO AT THE 80TH UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
September 26, 2025 – The Right Honourable Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane addressed the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York yesterday. Below is the full statement delivered by the Prime Minister: Madam President of the 80th Session of the General Assembly, Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Mr. […]
PM HAS ARRIVED IN NEW YORK FOR THE 2025 UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Prime Minister Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane has arrived in New York for the 2025 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The UNGA’s High-Level Week takes place from 22-30 September, with a series of key events focused on global issues. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, under the theme: “Better Together: 80 Years and […]
LESOTHO PROPOSES TO HOST REGIONAL RESEARCH HUB
Mr Lejone Mpotjoana, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations for the Kingdom of Lesotho, presented a compelling case for Lesotho to host the Regional Agricultural Research Hub for African Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) at a recent high-level event in Awaza, Turkmenistan. The event, held during the 3rd LLDCs Conference, focused on agricultural transformation as […]
THEIR MAJESTIES VISIT HEALTH INNOVATION AT EXPO 2025 OSAKA | JAPAN
Their Majesties King Letsie III and Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso visited the Health Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, where they were introduced to the latest global innovations in healthcare, medical technology, and public health solutions. They were accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Lejone Mpotjoane, the Minister of Trade, Industry and […]
DPM CALLS FOR INVESTMENT IN HEALTH SYSTEMS AT US-AFRICA SUMMIT
Deputy Prime Minister, Justice Nthomeng Majara has called called for stronger and increased investment in health systems across Africa. Speaking at the 17thH U.S.–Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola, she stated that there is an urgent need to invest in Africa’s health sector—particularly for the continent’s growing youth population. She said Africa is home to […]
HIS MAJESTY AT NUTRITION ACTIVATION
His Majesty, King Letsie III, visited a Nutrition Club Exhibition at Mekaling Resource Centre in Mohale’s Hoek. The event was organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition. During his visit, the King honored a local Nutrition Club for producing healthy food and promoting good nutrition. He praised the growing awareness of nutrition […]
PRINCE HARRY PAYS VISIT TO PM
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister in Maseru on Wednesday. Speaking in an interview with Lesotho News Agency (LENA) on Wednesday, the Press Attaché at the Prime Minister’s office, Mr Thapelo Mabote said that Prince Harry’s visit to Lesotho comes in as part of his longstanding commitment […]
HIS MAJESTY CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY WITH ELDERS
As part of celebrating 200 years since the formation of Basotho nation, His Majesty King Letsie III celebrated his birthday with elders born on the same date of July 17 at Thaba Phats’oa in Leribe on Wednesday. About 25 elders were selected from different areas in the Southern region of the country. His Majesty presented them […]
