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Lesotho has one of highest TB burdens in the world, driven by widespread poverty, high HIV prevalence and limited access to health services.
Lesotho’s 2026 Housing and Population Census failed to begin nationwide as planned, with counting underway in only four of the country’s 10 districts.
Lesotho and Armenia formally establish diplomatic relations following signing of a joint communiqué on Wednesday.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the national team of Lesotho 2–1 on Friday in Polokwane, South Africa in the second leg of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between the two countries.
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a new $209 million Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for Lesotho, setting out a roadmap to accelerate the country’s transition toward economic diversification, resilience, and inclusive growth over the next five years.
Lesotho’s security chiefs sound alarm over alleged recruitment and military training of Basotho youths on farms in neighbouring South Africa.
Lesotho has declared a national state of disaster in response to soaring youth unemployment and economic instability.
Lesotho becomes first African country to pilot WHO’s Afro Influenza surveillance platform.
Thousands of Lesotho poultry farmers have been left stranded following the abrupt termination of a $31.4 million US-funded project.
Lesotho sees decline in unmet family planning needs from 31 to 12.6 percent over the past two decades, according to UNFPA.


