Lesotho declares state of disaster amid US tariff uncertainty

Lesotho has declared a national state of disaster over the country's "high rates of youth unemployment and job losses" as uncertainty over US tariffs hits the landlocked nation. Lesotho was hit by higher tariffs than any other country - 50% - …

GCF to fund climate change projects Lesotho

By: Kananelo Maphenchane MASERU The Ministry of environment and forestry, through Lesotho Meteorological Services, hosted a mission from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), with the purpose of strengthening cooperation between the government of Lesotho and the …

Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister held talks with his Eswatini and Lesotho Colleagues

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held telephone talks with the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Eswatini and the Kingdom of Lesotho, the country's Foreign Ministry reported. During the conversation with the …

New Lesotho legislation impacts South African exporters: What you need to know to stay compliant

Effective 1 July 2025, the Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) officially implemented the Agents of Foreign Firms (AFF) declaration process, introducing a significant policy shift that directly affects South African exporters trading with Lesotho. This new …

Lesotho invokes state of disaster to tackle unemployment

MASERU, LESOTHO - The southern African mountain kingdom of Lesotho has declared a national "state of disaster" over soaring unemployment and mass job losses as it reels from the economic fallout of US tariffs and aid cuts. The textile-dependent …

IMF staff mission finds Lesotho facing ‘uncertain external environment’

A telephone conversation took place between the heads of the foreign ministries of Turkmenistan and the Kingdom of ...

07 July 2025 368 A telephone conversation took place between the heads of the foreign ministries of Turkmenistan and the Kingdom of Lesotho On July 7, 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid …

Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Holds Bilateral Calls with Counterparts from Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, and Eswatini

On 7 July 2025, Turkmenistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov held separate telephone conversations with Jeenbek Kulubaev, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic; Ms. Folile Shakantu, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International …

Lesotho Hosts Badminton Development Programme

(MENAFN- The Post) MASERU – In a major boost for grassroots sport in Lesotho, the Lesotho Badminton Federation (LESBAD), in partnership with the Danish Badminton Federation, has launched a ground-breaking international coaching and development programme …

Kingdom Of Lesotho: Staff Concluding Statement Of The 2025 Article IV Mission

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, July 7, 2025/APO Group/ -- Against a backdrop of low growth, high unemployment, and widespread poverty, Lesotho's government-led growth model has long struggled to …