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The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
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Lesotho Advances Aquatic Biodiversity Conservation in Collaboration with African Union-InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)

The AU aims to create a unified approach to managing aquatic ecosystems by promoting international collaboration, thereby making substantial contributions to human well-being and economic development

On October 21-22, 2024, a key workshop took place in Maseru, Lesotho, to advance the Kingdom’s initiatives for aquatic biodiversity conservation. Organized by AU-IBAR in partnership with Lesotho’s Ministry of Environment, Science, and Innovation, the event gathered key stakeholders, including the Hon. Minister for Labour and Employment, Hon. Tseliso Mokhosi,…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia |

President Boakai Congratulates Lesotho on Its 58th Independence Anniversary

President Boakai stressed that as Basotho reflect on the remarkable journey of their country’s independence, he commands the strides Lesotho has made in fostering unity, progress and development

The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has sent a congratulatory message to the Government and People of the Kingdom of Lesotho on the occasion marking that country’s 58th Independence Anniversary on October 4, 2024. According to a Foreign Ministry release, in his message…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Lesotho
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Lesotho |

Lesotho: Enhancing Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to protect girls against cervical cancer

Around 35 000 girls older than the target age range have also been vaccinated

 “It was a no-brainer,” says 34-year-old ‘Malihaelo Qhobela of her decision to allow her 13-year-old daughter, Lihaelo, to be vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) at Soofia International School in Lesotho’s Butha-Buthe District. HPV, a sexually transmitted disease, is the leading cause of cervical cancer, a major health issue in Lesotho.…

Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International |

Lesotho: Authorities must promptly investigate allegations that army tortured and killed civilians

Torturing and unlawfully killing people can never be justified, even in the context of a crackdown on gangs

Responding to reports that Lesotho Defence Forces (LDF) soldiers tortured at least four people and killed at least two others during the ongoing Operation Hard Fist to confiscate illegal firearms from gang members, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Khanyo Farise, said:  “These incidents are the…

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The African Union Commission (AUC) Welcomes Launch of Lesotho’s National Labour Migration Committee

The formation of this committee represents Lesotho’s efforts to effectively tap into labour migration as a potential catalyst for economic development

The African Union Commission (AUC) has hailed the establishment of Lesotho’s National Labour Migration Committee, which aims at improving labour migration governance through collaboration across multiple government ministries. The committee, created with the support of the AU-IOM-ILO Joint Labour Migration Programme (JLMP), was officially launched on 10 September by Lesotho’s…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland |

Non-resident Ambassador appointments to Brunei, Kyrgyzstan, Cape Verde, Lesotho and Botswana

At the presidential session on 13 September, the President of the Republic appointed four new non-resident Ambassadors

The President of the Republic appointed Ambassador Anne Vasara, Head of Mission at Finland's Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, to serve as non-resident Ambassador to Brunei, Ambassador Janne Heiskanen, Head of Mission at Finland's Embassy in Astana, to serve as non-resident Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Ambassador Titta Maja-Luoto, Head of Mission at Finland's Embassy in…

Delegation of the European Union to the Kingdom of Lesotho
Source: Delegation of the European Union to the Kingdom of Lesotho |

Lesotho - European Union Partnership Launches Cybersecurity Training for Central Bank of Lesotho

This training is a key component of a broader support programme to the Central Bank of Lesotho that includes strategic partners such as the European Union and the World Bank

The Central Bank of Lesotho has closed today a four-day Cyber Incidents Response Training, facilitated by the European Union’s (EU) CyberNet experts. This training, an integral part of a broader EU partnership with the Government of Lesotho, aims to enhance the cybersecurity capabilities of the Central Bank of Lesotho and…

Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
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Lesotho receives United Nations (UN) support for people affected by drought

On 12 July 2024, the Government of Lesotho declared a state of National Food Insecurity Disaster after a historic drought triggered by El Niño led to the lowest crop yields since the 2018/19 agricultural season

As Lesotho faces a worsening food security crisis, Reena Ghelani, the Assistant Secretary-General and Climate Crisis Coordinator for El Niño and La Niña, accompanied by Andrea Noyes, the Head of the Regional Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), undertook a four-day mission to the country to meet with…

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Advancing the Kingdom of Lesotho's Blue Economy: Stakeholders Consultative Workshop Sets Strategic Priorities

Despite Lesotho's landlocked condition, the Minister of Agriculture, Food Security, and Nutrition, Honourable Thabo Mofosi (Above picture), highlighted the importance of the blue economy in fostering economic growth and protecting water ecosystems

From 26-27 August 2024, Lesotho played host to a consultative meeting of important players brought together by AU-IBAR to discuss critical challenges and build efficient systems for national blue governance. A vital stage in developing Lesotho's National Blue Economy Strategy—which seeks to utilise aquatic resources for sustainable development, economic success,…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
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Enhancing Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Surveillance and Control in Southern Africa: Key Takeaways from Lesotho Workshop

The Southern Africa region has been adversely affected by the FMD with South Africa having a total of 159 new outbreaks and 306638 livestock which are susceptible as of the year 2015 to 2022

Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a severe and highly contagious ailment which affects cloven hoofed animals. This disorder threatens food security, livelihoods and also results in economic losses to many states in the African Continent that depend on these animals to generate income. The continuous circulation of this virus…