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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission met with King Letsie III of Lesotho to discuss key priorities for Africa, highlighting the importance of nutrition in sustainable development.

South Africa has been elected to a two-year term on the African Union's Peace and Security Council, representing Southern Africa alongside Lesotho.

South Africa has been elected to the African Union’s Peace and Security Council for a two-year term, starting in April 2026.

Two senior officials from Lesotho's Ministry of Home Affairs are facing serious charges of fraud and corruption linked to the illegal issuance of refugee and asylum documents.

The Lesotho Highlands Water Project has failed to meet a court-ordered deadline to compensate affected communities, prompting additional claims from more community associations.

The Lesotho Highlands Water Project missed a court-set deadline to compensate communities affected by the Katse Dam, leading to new demands for compensation from various associations.

The Lesotho government has welcomed the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, which provides temporary duty-free access to the US market, until December 2026, although it does not meet the expectations for a longer renewal.

China and Lesotho have agreed to enhance their cooperation in various sectors following a visit from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, emphasizing development under the China–Africa cooperation framework.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has begun a tour of Africa visiting Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, and Lesotho from Wednesday to January 12, continuing a diplomatic tradition of 36 years.