Lesotho

Frustration, fear and despair are mounting in Lesotho's refugee community as government-imposed freeze on issuance of IDs and travel documents enters second year, leaving hundreds unable to travel, access money, education, healthcare or work opportunities

The Lesotho Taekwondo Association has confirmed that taekwondo star, Michelle Tau, is no longer a Lesotho athlete after formally requesting to represent South Africa and subsequently being released by the association

Young Basotho are urged to embrace farming as a viable business, as agriculture offers one of the Lesotho’s best opportunities to tackle unemployment and poverty; the remark was made by a PEKA MP after planting 10.000 cabbage seedlings in a demo project

Lesotho moved to deepen economic ties with Botswana by proposing closer collaboration in mineral beneficiation, as resource-rich African countries intensify efforts to capture more value from their natural resources amid shifting global commodity markets

Chief Justice condemned the Lesotho Defence Force's conduct in one of the Kingdom’s most turbulent periods of 2014/15, describing former army commander Lieutenant General Tlali Kamoli’s controversial “red alert” order as an unlawful licence to kill

The tragic disappearance of yet another man in the Mohokare River is a reminder of the dangers of the illegal Lesotho–South Africa crossing, a path chosen by people who don't have proper documentation and join families especially for holidays

National Identity and Civil Registration Department is seeking to review Registration of Births and Deaths Act of 1973 to align with evolving society trends; proposed amendments would address issues of surnames for male and female spouses, and children

In an escalation of tensions, a potentially massive protest march by civil servants is looming, with the Lesotho Police Staff Association LEPOSA taking the lead in mobilising what could become one of the largest public sector demonstrations in years

The National University of Lesotho, regarded as the pride of the nation and the largest in the country, is facing infrastructural decay, reportedly to the point that buildings are in such poor condition that they pose serious hazards to safety of students

The Katse Tourism Festival 2026 at the iconic Katse Dam transformed the highlands into a vibrant celebration of Basotho culture, attracting learners, community groups and performers and offering a platform for schools and local groups to showcase talents

Senkatana Oncology Clinic registered a rapid increase in cervical cancer cases over the past two years; the Nursing Officer said all patients were referred for treatment but some never made it to therapy due to their already advanced condition