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
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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

Using the power of the sun in Lesotho — to bake bread - DWUsing the power of the sun in Lesotho — to bake bread  DW

Lesotho Economic Update - World BankLesotho Economic Update  World Bank

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

The week the world learned where Lesotho is thanks to Trump - EL PAÍS EnglishThe week the world learned where Lesotho is thanks to Trump  EL PAÍS English

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

‘Only job I know’: tiny Lesotho’s garment workers reel from Trump’s 50% tariffs - The Guardian‘Only job I know’: tiny Lesotho’s garment workers reel from Trump’s 50% tariffs  The Guardian

Trump Hits Tiny African Nation Of Lesotho With Highest Tariff Rate. Here's Why - Times NowTrump Hits Tiny African Nation Of Lesotho With Highest Tariff Rate. Here's Why  Times Now

With 67% of the population considered “poor”, Lesotho gears up to face highest US tariff rate - Peoples DispatchWith 67% of the population considered “poor”, Lesotho gears up to face highest US tariff rate  Peoples Dispatch

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

Supporting Lesotho’s bold plans for sustainable water and energy supply in southern Africa: King Letsie III and Akinwumi Adesina meet - African Development Bank GroupSupporting Lesotho’s bold plans for sustainable water and energy supply in southern Africa: King Letsie III and Akinwumi Adesina meet  African Development Bank Group

'Math makes no sense at all': Lesotho, one of Africa's poorest nations, hit with 50% US tariff - Business Today'Math makes no sense at all': Lesotho, one of Africa's poorest nations, hit with 50% US tariff  Business Today

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

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

'No country better illustrates the irrationality of Trump's protectionist offensive than Lesotho' - Le Monde.fr'No country better illustrates the irrationality of Trump's protectionist offensive than Lesotho'  Le Monde.fr

Tariffs, Trump, and the Stakes for Lesotho - BloombergTariffs, Trump, and the Stakes for Lesotho  Bloomberg

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

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

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

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

Lesotho now faces a 50% US tariff: Can its textile industry survive the blow? - FirstpostLesotho now faces a 50% US tariff: Can its textile industry survive the blow?  Firstpost

When Huge Trump Tariffs Hit Small African Economies - The New York TimesWhen Huge Trump Tariffs Hit Small African Economies  The New York Times

Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan and Vice Prime Minister of Lesotho consider issues of sustainable development of mountain regions - AKIpress News AgencyForeign Minister of Kyrgyzstan and Vice Prime Minister of Lesotho consider issues of sustainable development of mountain regions  AKIpress News Agency

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

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

Baffled Lesotho seeks to engage with US on jeans tariffs - ReutersBaffled Lesotho seeks to engage with US on jeans tariffs  Reuters

"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

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

Lesotho: What you must know about the country Donald Trump said ‘nobody has ever heard of’ - MintLesotho: What you must know about the country Donald Trump said ‘nobody has ever heard of’  Mint

A Small African Nation Has Few Options to Counter 50% U.S. Tariffs - The New York TimesA Small African Nation Has Few Options to Counter 50% U.S. Tariffs  The New York Times

How is Lesotho responding to President Donald Trump's 50% tariff? - BBCHow is Lesotho responding to President Donald Trump's 50% tariff?  BBC

Lesotho ‘shocked and embarrassed’ by mockery in Trump’s Congress speech, says foreign minister - The GuardianLesotho ‘shocked and embarrassed’ by mockery in Trump’s Congress speech, says foreign minister  The Guardian

Lesotho: textile industry hangs in the balance following new U.S. tariffs - africanews.comLesotho: textile industry hangs in the balance following new U.S. tariffs  africanews.com

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)

Massad Boulos: Africa is important to Trump, US envoy tells BBC - BBCMassad Boulos: Africa is important to Trump, US envoy tells BBC  BBC

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 hardest hit as new US tariffs rattle Africa - France 24Lesotho hardest hit as new US tariffs rattle Africa  France 24

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

Will Lesotho get crucial meeting with Donald Trump? Optimism dwindling in Maseru - IOLWill Lesotho get crucial meeting with Donald Trump? Optimism dwindling in Maseru  IOL

Lesotho’s green revolution: Schools are leading the fight against climate change - UNESCOLesotho’s green revolution: Schools are leading the fight against climate change  UNESCO

South Africa, Lesotho sign MoU for water resources development project - Engineering NewsSouth Africa, Lesotho sign MoU for water resources development project  Engineering News

President Ramaphosa to undertake Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho - The PresidencyPresident Ramaphosa to undertake Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho  The Presidency

How tiny Lesotho ended up with the highest US tariffs in the world - AP NewsHow tiny Lesotho ended up with the highest US tariffs in the world  AP News

How a Small African Nation Scrambled to Appease Trump on Tariffs - Mother JonesHow a Small African Nation Scrambled to Appease Trump on Tariffs  Mother Jones

ECA support Namibia and Lesotho to review an automotive policy framework to Integrate into the Regional Value Chain - United Nations Economic Commission for AfricaECA support Namibia and Lesotho to review an automotive policy framework to Integrate into the Regional Value Chain  United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

Why Donald Trump is targeting Lesotho - La croix internationalWhy Donald Trump is targeting Lesotho  La croix international

Lesotho grants operating licence to Musk’s Starlink - CNBC AfricaLesotho grants operating licence to Musk’s Starlink  CNBC Africa

Lesotho, Africa's 'kingdom in the sky' jolted by Trump - France 24Lesotho, Africa's 'kingdom in the sky' jolted by Trump  France 24

Lesotho - General DebateLesotho  General Debate

Lesotho's king warns nation will reel from Trump cuts - France 24Lesotho's king warns nation will reel from Trump cuts  France 24

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

Trump tariffs: How Lesotho come top for Donald Trump tariffs list - BBCTrump tariffs: How Lesotho come top for Donald Trump tariffs list  BBC

Closing remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the end of Lesotho - South Africa Bi-National Commission - The PresidencyClosing remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the end of Lesotho - South Africa Bi-National Commission  The Presidency

Lesotho - the 'African nation no-one has heard of' reacts to Trump's comments - BBCLesotho - the 'African nation no-one has heard of' reacts to Trump's comments  BBC

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

'Shocking': Trump hits Lesotho, Levi's and Calvin Klein denim exporter, with 50% tariff - USA Today'Shocking': Trump hits Lesotho, Levi's and Calvin Klein denim exporter, with 50% tariff  USA Today

Fight over fish in Lesotho’s Katse Dam - GroundUpFight over fish in Lesotho’s Katse Dam  GroundUp

Trump imposes a hefty 50% reciprocal tariff on Lesotho - africanews.comTrump imposes a hefty 50% reciprocal tariff on Lesotho  africanews.com

Lesotho's king pitches green energy to Davos elites - France 24Lesotho's king pitches green energy to Davos elites  France 24

What to know about Lesotho, the country Trump said 'nobody has ever heard of' - NPRWhat to know about Lesotho, the country Trump said 'nobody has ever heard of'  NPR

Infographic: Lesotho Economic Update - Transforming Fiscal Policy Into An Engine of Inclusive Growth - World BankInfographic: Lesotho Economic Update - Transforming Fiscal Policy Into An Engine of Inclusive Growth  World Bank

Lesotho fears Trump shake-up could tear threadbare economy - France 24Lesotho fears Trump shake-up could tear threadbare economy  France 24

How a country ‘nobody has heard of’ ended up in Trump’s crosshairs - Financial TimesHow a country ‘nobody has heard of’ ended up in Trump’s crosshairs  Financial Times

Trump's highest tariff will kill tiny African kingdom of Lesotho, economist says - NBC NewsTrump's highest tariff will kill tiny African kingdom of Lesotho, economist says  NBC News

Mission Lesotho and NGOs raise thousands for GBV survivors - State Magazine (.gov)Mission Lesotho and NGOs raise thousands for GBV survivors  State Magazine (.gov)

Lesotho: Trump tariffs 'not based on facts' - DWLesotho: Trump tariffs 'not based on facts'  DW

Consultative Meeting for the Automotive Policy Framework to Support Namibia and Lesotho’s Integration into the Automotive Regional Value Chain | Events - United Nations Economic Commission for AfricaConsultative Meeting for the Automotive Policy Framework to Support Namibia and Lesotho’s Integration into the Automotive Regional Value Chain | Events  United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

Impact of US funding cuts on HIV programmes in Lesotho - UNAIDSImpact of US funding cuts on HIV programmes in Lesotho  UNAIDS

Steinmeier becomes first German president to visit Lesotho - DWSteinmeier becomes first German president to visit Lesotho  DW

FAO and Government of Lesotho sign new agreements during Director-General’s visit - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO and Government of Lesotho sign new agreements during Director-General’s visit  Food and Agriculture Organization

Call for Innovations: Ideathon Challenge on Lesotho STEAM Conference - fundsforNGOsCall for Innovations: Ideathon Challenge on Lesotho STEAM Conference  fundsforNGOs

African Development Bank president brings hope to Lesotho school children - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Bank president brings hope to Lesotho school children  African Development Bank Group

The Gift of Water: How the Lesotho Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project is Transforming Lives - African Development Bank GroupThe Gift of Water: How the Lesotho Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project is Transforming Lives  African Development Bank Group

South Africa | Validity of Lesotho Exemption Permits automatically extended - BAL Immigration LawSouth Africa | Validity of Lesotho Exemption Permits automatically extended  BAL Immigration Law

Trump says no one has heard of Lesotho. But Musk is trying to do business in the African nation - AP NewsTrump says no one has heard of Lesotho. But Musk is trying to do business in the African nation  AP News

Kingdom of Lesotho worries about trade agreement between US and Africa under Trump - France 24Kingdom of Lesotho worries about trade agreement between US and Africa under Trump  France 24

First an insult. Now tariffs. Trump has made it a tough month for Lesotho. - The Washington PostFirst an insult. Now tariffs. Trump has made it a tough month for Lesotho.  The Washington Post

How tiny Lesotho ended up with the highest US tariffs in the world - The IndependentHow tiny Lesotho ended up with the highest US tariffs in the world  The Independent

Lesotho insulted after Trump says nobody has heard of the country - ReutersLesotho insulted after Trump says nobody has heard of the country  Reuters

IOC President Bach visits Lesotho - Olympics.comIOC President Bach visits Lesotho  Olympics.com

Lesotho Case Study | Climate Refugees - Othering & Belonging InstituteLesotho Case Study | Climate Refugees  Othering & Belonging Institute

How South Africa’s Famo music gave birth to Lesotho’s ‘terrorist’ gangs - Al JazeeraHow South Africa’s Famo music gave birth to Lesotho’s ‘terrorist’ gangs  Al Jazeera

Trump jokes 'nobody has heard' of Lesotho - France 24Trump jokes 'nobody has heard' of Lesotho  France 24

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

The curious case of the South African ski resort that never was: how a 1970s land tussle with Lesotho shaped history - The ConversationThe curious case of the South African ski resort that never was: how a 1970s land tussle with Lesotho shaped history  The Conversation

Ireland: Visa-exempt Status Ceased for Nationals of Eswatini, Lesotho and Nauru - FragomenIreland: Visa-exempt Status Ceased for Nationals of Eswatini, Lesotho and Nauru  Fragomen

‘Lesotho makes jeans but doesn’t sell in Africa’ -- Okonjo-Iweala bemoans weak intra-regional trade - TheCable‘Lesotho makes jeans but doesn’t sell in Africa’ -- Okonjo-Iweala bemoans weak intra-regional trade  TheCable

IFAD and Lesotho to jointly boost agricultural investment - IFADIFAD and Lesotho to jointly boost agricultural investment  IFAD

Lesotho receives UN support for People affected by Drought - OCHALesotho receives UN support for People affected by Drought  OCHA

Lesotho launches the ICT initiative for remote monitoring and evaluation of development projects (RASME) - African Development Bank GroupLesotho launches the ICT initiative for remote monitoring and evaluation of development projects (RASME)  African Development Bank Group

Proposed Trump tariffs an existential threat to Lesotho - Neue Zürcher ZeitungProposed Trump tariffs an existential threat to Lesotho  Neue Zürcher Zeitung

Chinese Embassy in Lesotho Holds a Reception to Bid Farewell to the 18th and Welcome the 19th Chinese Medical Team to Lesotho_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Embassy in Lesotho Holds a Reception to Bid Farewell to the 18th and Welcome the 19th Chinese Medical Team to Lesotho_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  fmprc.gov.cn

Chinese Ambassador to Lesotho Yang Xiaokun Attends the HDF BACK TO SCHOOL in the Hololo Constituency - mfa.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Lesotho Yang Xiaokun Attends the HDF BACK TO SCHOOL in the Hololo Constituency  mfa.gov.cn

Lesotho needs constitutional reforms to help gain political stability – but the latest attempt is flawed - The ConversationLesotho needs constitutional reforms to help gain political stability – but the latest attempt is flawed  The Conversation

Lesotho Economic Update April 2025 - ReliefWebLesotho Economic Update April 2025  ReliefWeb

FAO Director-General celebrates bicentennial of the Kingdom of Lesotho at Annual Agricultural Market Show - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO Director-General celebrates bicentennial of the Kingdom of Lesotho at Annual Agricultural Market Show  Food and Agriculture Organization

Bringing light to Lesotho - One Young WorldBringing light to Lesotho  One Young World

Lesotho puzzled by whopping U.S. tariff rate, which could decimate its economy - CBCLesotho puzzled by whopping U.S. tariff rate, which could decimate its economy  CBC

QU addresses High-Level Roundtable on Agrifood Systems Transformation in Lesotho - Food and Agriculture OrganizationQU addresses High-Level Roundtable on Agrifood Systems Transformation in Lesotho  Food and Agriculture Organization

African Development Bank Group to expand investment in Lesotho to $331 million - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Bank Group to expand investment in Lesotho to $331 million  African Development Bank Group