LESOTHO TO PARTICIPATE IN AU EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoana is expected to lead a delegation from Lesotho to attend the 48th African Union (AU) Executive Council Meeting scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from February 11th to 12th. The Executive Council will bring together Ministers of Foreign Affairs and senior officials […]
CHINESE EMBASSY LAUNCHES PEOPLE TO PEOPLE EXCHANGE
Lesotho is continuing to reap the benefits of the 2024 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China – Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) as on Thursday, the Chinese Embassy in presence of Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso launched the 2026 People to People Exchanges programme. During FOCAC 2024, China and African countries jointly agreed to designate 2026 as […]
LESOTHO PARTICIPATED IN WORLD GOVERNMENTS SUMMIT IN DUBAI, 2026
The Right Honorable Prime Minister Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) where the World Governments Summit (WGS) convened under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments.This Summit brought together governments, international organizations, thought leaders, and private sector leaders from around the globe to foster international cooperation and identify innovative solutions for future challenges, […]
COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENT ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE PAID A VISIT TO LESOTHO PARLIAMENT.
The Regional Representative of Commonwealth Parliament Association, Honourable Marwick T. Khumalo paid a visit to Lesotho Members of Parliament and Senate to exchange views about CPA and they met at Lesotho National Assembly. The Commmonwealth Parliament Association is an international organization connecting over 180 commmonwealth Parliaments to promote democratic governance, rule of law and Parliamentary […]
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE TAKEN BY LESOTHO AND SOUTH-AFRICA FOR DELAYED BASOTHO STUDY PERMITS.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations has expressed concern over delays in the issuance of study permits for Basotho students studying or intending to study in South Africa. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and international relations, Mr. Lejone Mpotjoane, Speaking at the Press Conference expressed that the unexpected delays were caused by technical […]
LESOTHO AND THE DALLAIRE INSTITUTE COLLABORATED FOR AFRICA’S CHILDREN PROTECTION
Her excellency Ms. Nts’iuoa Sekete, an Ambassador and Lesotho representative based at Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Lesotho in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, hosted Retired Major General Ferdinand Safari, Director of The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security, for a courtesy visit at the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Lesotho in Addis […]
PRIME MINISTER WELCOMES CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTER
The Prime Minister, Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, welcomed the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Mr Wang Yi, and his delegation at State House in Maseru on Saturday, marking a significant moment in the deepening of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Lesotho and China. The Prime Minister said the visit reaffirmed […]
LESOTHO ADVANCES FOOD SECURITY THROUGH STRONG INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho officially received a modern grain storage and warehouse facility, generously donated by the Government and people of the People’s Republic of China. The handover ceremony was led by the Prime Minister of Lesotho, Mr NtsokoaneMatekana together with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoane […]
LESOTHO, GERMANY STRENGTHEN COOPERATION ON DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
The Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nthati Moorosi held a bilateral meeting with Dr Volker Wissing of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport of Germany, with the aim of strengthening cooperation on digital development. Discussions focused on policy and governance, including progress on shared vision for a digitally empowered future […]
LESOTHO, UNITED STATES STRENGTHEN HEALTH COOPERATION
The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane and US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Mr Thomas Hines, signed a five-year Bilateral Health Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries. The arrangement includes $364 million (approximately M6.21 billion) in planned investment to support Lesotho’s long-term health priorities. The agreement outlines a shared vision to […]
