LESOTHO IS THE NEW GOVERNOR OF THE IFAD
Dr. Khothatso Ts’ooana, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, attended the 49th Session of the IFAD Governing Council which took place from 10–11 February 2026 at IFAD Headquarters in Rome, Italy. Dr. Ts’ooana participated in the session in his capacity as the newly appointed Governor for the Kingdom of Lesotho […]
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 […]
KING LETSIE III, NUTRITION CHAMPION, TOURS NUTRITION-FOCUSED PROJECTS IN MALEALEA
His Majesty King Letsie III visited the Eternal Flame teaching farm in Malealea and the Eco Cook Bag Project hosted by the Malealea Development Trust, where he toured a range of agricultural, vocational, nutritional and survival initiatives introduced to the area. The visit was hosted by Mr Kenneth Dunn, Chief Executive Officer of Eternal Flame […]
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 […]
HIS MAJESTY HEADS BACK FROM QATAR
The Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, State of Qatar officially concluded on 6 November, 2025 with global leaders highlighting the urgency of investing in people and peace and reaffirming that social justice and peace are inseparable, calling for stronger safety nets, poverty eradication and human-rights-based policymaking. They reaffirmed that social justice and […]
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 […]
HIS MAJESTY’S GLOBAL WATER AWARD ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CEREMONY UNDERWAY
The Minister of Natural Resources, Mr Mohlomi Moleko delivered the opening remarks at the ceremony where His Majesty King Letsie III is set to acknowledge receipt of the Global Water Partnership Presidential Award. The event began with a prayer led by the Christian Council of Lesotho (CCL), setting a tone of gratitude and reflection for […]
HIS MAJESTY HOLDS BILATERAL MEETINGS WITH IFAD, PRINCESS OF JORDAN
His Majesty King Letsie III held bilateral meetings with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) leadership and Her Royal Highness Princess Basma bint Ali of Jordan in Rome, Italy. During the engagements, His Majesty met with Mr Donal Brown, Associate Vice-President of IFAD’s Department for Country Operations, to discuss ongoing collaboration and future opportunities […]
HIS MAJESTY MEETS WITH THE FAO TOP BRASS IN ROME
His Majesty King Letsie III arrived at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome, Italy, where he was warmly received by the FAO Director-General, Dr Qu Dongyu. During the visit, the FAO reaffirmed its commitment to support the Kingdom of Lesotho through its Special Programme for Accelerated Agri-Food Systems Transformation, an initiative designed […]
FAO PLEDGES M92.5 MILLION TO SUPPORT LESOTHO’S AGRICULTURE
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr Lejone Mpotjoane, has announced that the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has pledged US$5 million, equivalent to approximately M92.5 million, to support Lesotho’s agricultural development. Mr Mpotjoane explained that the pledge forms part of FAO’s commitment under the Special Programme for Accelerated Agri-Food Systems Transformation in […]
