AllAfrica News: Lesotho

All of Africa Today - April 4, 2025

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Twenty African Countries, Including Poorest, Hit with High Trump Tariffs

[allAfrica] The country that President Donald Trump declared "nobody's ever heard of" during his 4 March address to Congress has been hit with the highest U.S. tariffs in the world. Lesotho tops the list of 20 African nations upon which the White House has announced what it calls "reciprocal" tariffs, which add to the baseline imposed on every country.

Lesotho Hit With Highest Tariff in the World By Trump

[Daba Finance] TLDR

National Electricity Company 'Has No Funds'

[Lesotho Times] ...It has no funds to import electricity posing a severe risk to consumers and the economy

MP Lekunya Challenges M109m Agric Fraud Charges

[Lesotho Times] accuses DPP of abuse of power . . .

Letsoepa Makes Shocking Revelations

[Lesotho Times] ...claims he was fired for refusing to conceal Lipolelo Thabane's murder

Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso Quit Charity After Leadership Clash

[allAfrica] "What's transpired is unthinkable. We will always be Sentebale's founders, but this situation is beyond repair."

MPs Call for Drastic Curbing of International Trips

[Lesotho Times] FUNDS saved from international travel reductions should be redirected towards combating youth unemployment through job creation, internships, vocational training, mentorship programs, and entrepreneurship support.

Health Minister Confident Lesotho Can Manage Without U.S. Funding, but Jobs Are Already Being Lost

[GroundUp] And funding cuts are hitting access to HIV tests and medicines

WC 2026 Qualifiers - Five Things That Cost Amavubi Vs Nigeria, Lesotho

[New Times] Rwanda failed to reap big from their recent Group C matches of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers as Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Lesotho summed up an unimpressive performance that they endured before their home supporters in Kigali.

Airport Tender Hits Another Snag

[Lesotho Times] Another attempt to secure the M108.5 million allocation for the controversial Moshoeshoe I International Airport refurbishment project failed in the National Assembly this week.

World Cup Lifeline for Nigeria As South Africa Risk Losing Three Points to Lesotho

[This Day] Kunle Adewale

We Are Ready for Lesotho, Says Bonheur Mugisha

[New Times] AMAVUBI midfielder Bonheur Mugisha has said that that the team is ready to give 100% to get three points from Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho at Amahoro Stadium.

Ombudsman Orders LDF, LMPS to Probe Torture Incidents

[Lesotho Times] OMBUDSMAN, Advocate Tlotliso Polaki, has ordered internal investigations into rogue members of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) and Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) accused of torturing and violating the rights of civilians during anti-crime operations.

Broos Defines Lesotho, Benin Clashes As Key Moments for Bafana Bafana

[CAF] Head coach of the South African national team, Hugo Broos says the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers will be key for his sides' ambition of qualifying for next year's global showpiece.