Lesotho

Country Lesotho
Capital Maseru
Continent Africa
Currency Lesotho loti(LSL)
Languages Sesotho & English

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Basutoland was renamed the Kingdom of Lesotho upon independence from the UK in 1966. The Basuto National Party ruled for the first two decades. King MOSHOESHOE was exiled in 1990, but returned to Lesotho in 1992 and was reinstated in 1995. Constitutional government was restored in 1993 after seven years of military rule. In 1998, violent protests and a military mutiny following a contentious election prompted a brief but bloody intervention by South African and Botswana military forces under the aegis of the Southern African Development Community. Subsequent constitutional reforms restored relative political stability. Peaceful parliamentary elections were held in 2002, but the National Assembly elections of February 2007 were hotly contested and aggrieved parties continue to dispute how the electoral law was applied to award proportional seats in the Assembly.

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Lesotho - Wikipedia
Lesotho - CIA World Fact Book
Lesotho - BBC
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Trump Imposes Tariffs on Syria, Iraq, Myanmar, Lesotho, Sri Lanka - WIONTrump Imposes Tariffs on Syria, Iraq, Myanmar, Lesotho, Sri Lanka  WION

In a Country Trump Says Nobody’s Heard Of, Tariffs Bring Chaos - The Wall Street JournalIn a Country Trump Says Nobody’s Heard Of, Tariffs Bring Chaos  The Wall Street Journal

Trump modifies tariff rate for Lesotho to 15% as small country reels from tariff impacts - ReutersTrump modifies tariff rate for Lesotho to 15% as small country reels from tariff impacts  Reuters

Interview: Lesotho trade minister calls U.S. tariffs unfair to developing countries - XinhuaInterview: Lesotho trade minister calls U.S. tariffs unfair to developing countries  Xinhua

How the Threat of Trump’s Highest Tariff Derailed an African Nation - The New York TimesHow the Threat of Trump’s Highest Tariff Derailed an African Nation  The New York Times

US-imposed tariffs spelled disaster for this factory that exported clothes to American stores - AP NewsUS-imposed tariffs spelled disaster for this factory that exported clothes to American stores  AP News

US tariffs: Lesotho factory that made Trump shirts hard hit by US tariffs - BBCUS tariffs: Lesotho factory that made Trump shirts hard hit by US tariffs  BBC

Fighting for health: A young boxer’s journey towards responsibility and resilience - UnicefFighting for health: A young boxer’s journey towards responsibility and resilience  Unicef

A Stitch In Time? Trump’s 50% Tariff Threat Slashed To 15% as Lesotho’s Garment Sector Scrambles - Forbes AfricaA Stitch In Time? Trump’s 50% Tariff Threat Slashed To 15% as Lesotho’s Garment Sector Scrambles  Forbes Africa

'We are on our knees': U.S. tariffs devastate Lesotho's garment workers - NPR'We are on our knees': U.S. tariffs devastate Lesotho's garment workers  NPR

2025 News items - Lesotho formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - World Trade Organization2025 News items - Lesotho formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  World Trade Organization

Googly Eyes Self Adhesive 2000 Pcs 6mm To 30mm For Lesotho Googly Eyes Bulk - roarmag.orgGoogly Eyes Self Adhesive 2000 Pcs 6mm To 30mm For Lesotho Googly Eyes Bulk  roarmag.org

Lesotho textiles to struggle even with lower 15% Trump tariff, minister says - TradingViewLesotho textiles to struggle even with lower 15% Trump tariff, minister says  TradingView

MoS Margherita to visit Eswatini, Lesotho, South Africa for G20 Meet - DD NewsMoS Margherita to visit Eswatini, Lesotho, South Africa for G20 Meet  DD News

Lesotho activist arrested after video on unemployment rates angers prime minister - theguardian.comLesotho activist arrested after video on unemployment rates angers prime minister  theguardian.com

Lesotho’s textile factories face closures despite U.S. tariff cut - Los Angeles TimesLesotho’s textile factories face closures despite U.S. tariff cut  Los Angeles Times

Eswatini v Lesotho | Match Highlights | Africa Qualifier Div 2 | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 - ICCEswatini v Lesotho | Match Highlights | Africa Qualifier Div 2 | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026  ICC

Tshepo Lipholo charged after accusing king of selling Lesotho to South Africa - BBCTshepo Lipholo charged after accusing king of selling Lesotho to South Africa  BBC

Lesotho’s textile factories face closures despite US tariff cut - AP NewsLesotho’s textile factories face closures despite US tariff cut  AP News

Lesotho textiles to struggle even with lower 15% Trump tariff, minister says - ReutersLesotho textiles to struggle even with lower 15% Trump tariff, minister says  Reuters

Video: Why Trump’s Tariffs Are Closing Factories in Lesotho - The New York TimesVideo: Why Trump’s Tariffs Are Closing Factories in Lesotho  The New York Times

Winter Arrives Early in Lesotho and South Africa - NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)Winter Arrives Early in Lesotho and South Africa  NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)

Lesotho: In the country that Trump claims 'nobody has ever heard of', his name evokes fear and panic - Sky NewsLesotho: In the country that Trump claims 'nobody has ever heard of', his name evokes fear and panic  Sky News

City view of Maseru, Lesotho - XinhuaCity view of Maseru, Lesotho  Xinhua

African kingdom Lesotho is among those hardest hit by Trump tariffs - The HinduAfrican kingdom Lesotho is among those hardest hit by Trump tariffs  The Hindu

Gavi and Government of Lesotho announce resumption of direct funding - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceGavi and Government of Lesotho announce resumption of direct funding  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

From inclusion to growth: How women’s financial access can fuel Lesotho’s economy - World Bank BlogsFrom inclusion to growth: How women’s financial access can fuel Lesotho’s economy  World Bank Blogs

From innovation to impact: Lesotho leads regional piloting of AFFLU influenza surveillance platform - World Health Organization (WHO)From innovation to impact: Lesotho leads regional piloting of AFFLU influenza surveillance platform  World Health Organization (WHO)

Why Lesotho's horse races are such a big deal - DWWhy Lesotho's horse races are such a big deal  DW

How Lesotho ended up in the crosshairs of Trump’s tariff blitz - Times of IndiaHow Lesotho ended up in the crosshairs of Trump’s tariff blitz  Times of India

Eye on Africa - Lesotho’s denim industry unravels as Trump’s tariffs deadline looms - France 24Eye on Africa - Lesotho’s denim industry unravels as Trump’s tariffs deadline looms  France 24

National workshop on the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes: Lesotho’s National Accession Process - UNECENational workshop on the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes: Lesotho’s National Accession Process  UNECE

Lesotho: Nine things about the country Donald Trump says 'nobody has ever heard of' - BBCLesotho: Nine things about the country Donald Trump says 'nobody has ever heard of'  BBC

Batting for Global South, India dispatches 1000 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to Lesotho - DD NewsBatting for Global South, India dispatches 1000 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to Lesotho  DD News

Lesotho Declares State of Disaster After U.S. Tariffs. Rescissions Impact U.N. - NPRLesotho Declares State of Disaster After U.S. Tariffs. Rescissions Impact U.N.  NPR

‘Only job I know’: tiny Lesotho’s garment workers reel from Trump’s 50% tariffs - theguardian.com‘Only job I know’: tiny Lesotho’s garment workers reel from Trump’s 50% tariffs  theguardian.com

Lesotho factory that made Trump shirts faces shutdown after U.S. tariffs - africanews.comLesotho factory that made Trump shirts faces shutdown after U.S. tariffs  africanews.com

'We are on our knees': U.S. tariffs devastate Lesotho's garment workers - NPR'We are on our knees': U.S. tariffs devastate Lesotho's garment workers  NPR

Know Lesotho: The country Trump said 'nobody has heard of' hits back - Times of IndiaKnow Lesotho: The country Trump said 'nobody has heard of' hits back  Times of India

How Trump's Speech Put Spotlight On Lesotho, A Small African Nation - NDTVHow Trump's Speech Put Spotlight On Lesotho, A Small African Nation  NDTV

Commonwealth support for improvements to Lesotho mounted police - thecommonwealth.orgCommonwealth support for improvements to Lesotho mounted police  thecommonwealth.org

1,500 Lesotho health workers sent home after US aid suspended - European AIDS Treatment Group1,500 Lesotho health workers sent home after US aid suspended  European AIDS Treatment Group

‘God is still God’ — Remembering the lives lost in Lesotho bus accident - Church News‘God is still God’ — Remembering the lives lost in Lesotho bus accident  Church News

Why did Donald Trump levy the most enormous tariff on this tiny African kingdom Lesotho — All about it - The Economic TimesWhy did Donald Trump levy the most enormous tariff on this tiny African kingdom Lesotho — All about it  The Economic Times

Latter-day Saint survivors of deadly bus crash in Lesotho share grief — and faith — in wake of tragedy - Deseret NewsLatter-day Saint survivors of deadly bus crash in Lesotho share grief — and faith — in wake of tragedy  Deseret News

Special keynote address by His Majesty Letsie III, King of Lesotho - IEA – International Energy AgencySpecial keynote address by His Majesty Letsie III, King of Lesotho  IEA – International Energy Agency

Mothers fight to protect children from drugs as ‘hotspotting’ takes hold in Lesotho - theguardian.comMothers fight to protect children from drugs as ‘hotspotting’ takes hold in Lesotho  theguardian.com

EU supports UNICEF Lesotho to strengthen national risk preparedness and response efforts - UnicefEU supports UNICEF Lesotho to strengthen national risk preparedness and response efforts  Unicef

In Lesotho, an Economic Inclusion Initiative is Providing Hope and Jobs to the Most Vulnerable - World BankIn Lesotho, an Economic Inclusion Initiative is Providing Hope and Jobs to the Most Vulnerable  World Bank

Lesotho Says "Shocked And Embarrassed" By Trump Comments - NDTVLesotho Says "Shocked And Embarrassed" By Trump Comments  NDTV

Memorial Held for Victims of Tragic Accident in Lesotho - news-africa.churchofjesuschrist.orgMemorial Held for Victims of Tragic Accident in Lesotho  news-africa.churchofjesuschrist.org

SA and Lesotho respond to new US tariffs with concern and restraint - News24SA and Lesotho respond to new US tariffs with concern and restraint  News24

Trump tariffs: Switzerland, India and Lesotho react to steep rates - as it happened - ReutersTrump tariffs: Switzerland, India and Lesotho react to steep rates - as it happened  Reuters

Reshaping the Threads of Global Supply Chains: Lessons from Lesotho and the Future of Apparel Sourcing - AInvestReshaping the Threads of Global Supply Chains: Lessons from Lesotho and the Future of Apparel Sourcing  AInvest

Trump modifies tariff rate for Lesotho to 15% as small country reels from tariff impacts - MSNTrump modifies tariff rate for Lesotho to 15% as small country reels from tariff impacts  MSN

Lesotho’s Family Planning Revolution: A quiet success the world should notice - Welcome to the United NationsLesotho’s Family Planning Revolution: A quiet success the world should notice  Welcome to the United Nations

Lesotho’s green revolution: UNESCO supports 52 schools to improve food and water security - UNESCOLesotho’s green revolution: UNESCO supports 52 schools to improve food and water security  UNESCO

Lesotho declares 'state of disaster' as it struggles with US policy changes - RFILesotho declares 'state of disaster' as it struggles with US policy changes  RFI

Church of Jesus Christ releases names of youth, drivers from Lesotho killed in tragic accident - Deseret NewsChurch of Jesus Christ releases names of youth, drivers from Lesotho killed in tragic accident  Deseret News

As Trump's tariff deadline looms, a clothing factory in the tiny African nation of Lesotho goes dark - The IndependentAs Trump's tariff deadline looms, a clothing factory in the tiny African nation of Lesotho goes dark  The Independent

Lesotho's textile factories face closures despite US tariff cut - Huron Daily TribuneLesotho's textile factories face closures despite US tariff cut  Huron Daily Tribune

Lesotho makes Trump’s polo shirts. He could destroy their garment industry. - The Christian Science MonitorLesotho makes Trump’s polo shirts. He could destroy their garment industry.  The Christian Science Monitor

How Lesotho, South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya are hit by Donald Trump's tariffs - BBCHow Lesotho, South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya are hit by Donald Trump's tariffs  BBC

Lesotho declares state of disaster over unemployment - TRT GlobalLesotho declares state of disaster over unemployment  TRT Global

India sends humanitarian assistance to Lesotho - ThePrintIndia sends humanitarian assistance to Lesotho  ThePrint

FAO - news article: Boosting Potato Production in Lesotho via South-South Cooperation - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO - news article: Boosting Potato Production in Lesotho via South-South Cooperation  Food and Agriculture Organization

What Lesotho, country Trump says 'nobody has ever heard of', offers to US - FirstpostWhat Lesotho, country Trump says 'nobody has ever heard of', offers to US  Firstpost

Lesotho declares two-year state of disaster amid US tariff fallout - africanews.comLesotho declares two-year state of disaster amid US tariff fallout  africanews.com

Snowfall possible in three SA provinces and Lesotho – disruptive snowfall warning issued - Snow Report Southern AfricaSnowfall possible in three SA provinces and Lesotho – disruptive snowfall warning issued  Snow Report Southern Africa

Lesotho provides a digital lifeline for mothers and newborns - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaLesotho provides a digital lifeline for mothers and newborns  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

O dirang, Donald? - Financial TimesO dirang, Donald?  Financial Times

How will (now 10%) tariffs, cuts to USAID, affect Lesotho? - Illinois News BureauHow will (now 10%) tariffs, cuts to USAID, affect Lesotho?  Illinois News Bureau

Lesotho soon to be visa-free for European travelers - VisasNewsLesotho soon to be visa-free for European travelers  VisasNews

HIV and TB Overview: Lesotho - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)HIV and TB Overview: Lesotho  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

Lesotho to Engage South Africa Over Alleged Xenophobic Treatment and Healthcare Denials - MSNLesotho to Engage South Africa Over Alleged Xenophobic Treatment and Healthcare Denials  MSN

"Don't Want To Die": Lesotho HIV Patients Look To Traditional Medicine - NDTV"Don't Want To Die": Lesotho HIV Patients Look To Traditional Medicine  NDTV

Morabo Morojele: Lesotho’s swinging jazz drummer who became a literary star - The ConversationMorabo Morojele: Lesotho’s swinging jazz drummer who became a literary star  The Conversation

Lesotho’s Youth Call for Urgent Education Reform at Landmark Dialogue - UnicefLesotho’s Youth Call for Urgent Education Reform at Landmark Dialogue  Unicef

Trump imposes 50% tariff on Africa’s Lesotho, the highest among nations - Al JazeeraTrump imposes 50% tariff on Africa’s Lesotho, the highest among nations  Al Jazeera

Lessons from an alum’s humanitarian mission to Lesotho - Queen's UniversityLessons from an alum’s humanitarian mission to Lesotho  Queen's University

Lesotho - InventaLesotho  Inventa

WHO and Lesotho Ministry of Health collaborate to advance national Digital Health Strategy - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO and Lesotho Ministry of Health collaborate to advance national Digital Health Strategy  World Health Organization (WHO)

Trump's highest tariff will kill tiny African kingdom of Lesotho, economist says - ReutersTrump's highest tariff will kill tiny African kingdom of Lesotho, economist says  Reuters

Lesotho shocked by Donald Trump's remarks that 'nobody has heard of the country' - BBCLesotho shocked by Donald Trump's remarks that 'nobody has heard of the country'  BBC

Lesotho - General DebateLesotho  General Debate

Bridging generations in Lesotho: Empowering youth to shape policy and drive change - UnicefBridging generations in Lesotho: Empowering youth to shape policy and drive change  Unicef

Are Trump's tariffs destroying lives and livelihoods in Lesotho? - Sky NewsAre Trump's tariffs destroying lives and livelihoods in Lesotho?  Sky News

Lesotho declares state of disaster due to rising unemployment amid US tariffs - Anadolu AjansiLesotho declares state of disaster due to rising unemployment amid US tariffs  Anadolu Ajansi

Maternal, newborn and child health - UnicefMaternal, newborn and child health  Unicef

Young women, leaders from African country of Lesotho die in bus accident - Church NewsYoung women, leaders from African country of Lesotho die in bus accident  Church News

Lesotho's textile factories face closures despite US tariff cut - MSNLesotho's textile factories face closures despite US tariff cut  MSN

5 things about Lesotho the country Trump says 'nobody has ever heard of' - Firstpost5 things about Lesotho the country Trump says 'nobody has ever heard of'  Firstpost

Lesotho steps up fight against cervical cancer - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceLesotho steps up fight against cervical cancer  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Child protection - UnicefChild protection  Unicef

Starlink receives 10-year license to operate in Lesotho as South Africa pushback continues - Techpoint AfricaStarlink receives 10-year license to operate in Lesotho as South Africa pushback continues  Techpoint Africa

US tariffs: Lesotho declares state of disaster amid US tariff uncertainty - BBCUS tariffs: Lesotho declares state of disaster amid US tariff uncertainty  BBC

African Development Bank president brings hope to Lesotho school children - afdb.orgAfrican Development Bank president brings hope to Lesotho school children  afdb.org

Kaitlyn Bancroft: Weeping with and for those mourning in Lesotho - Church NewsKaitlyn Bancroft: Weeping with and for those mourning in Lesotho  Church News

As Trump’s tariff deadline looms, a clothing factory in the African nation of Lesotho goes dark - AP NewsAs Trump’s tariff deadline looms, a clothing factory in the African nation of Lesotho goes dark  AP News

Lesotho ‘shocked and embarrassed’ by mockery in Trump’s Congress speech, says foreign minister - theguardian.comLesotho ‘shocked and embarrassed’ by mockery in Trump’s Congress speech, says foreign minister  theguardian.com