AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFirearms Crackdown: South Africa and Lesotho police destroyed 1,787–1,700 illegal firearms seized during crime-fighting operations, with the weapons transported to South Africa for destruction as part of tighter cross-border cooperation against trafficking, stock theft and vehicle crime. Health Support: WHO and the Pandemic Fund handed Lesotho medical and ICT equipment worth about M2.5 million, including blood glucose monitors, stethoscopes and ECG machines, plus laptops, tablets and modems to strengthen disease surveillance and healthcare delivery. Mental Health Alarm: Lesotho’s health ministry says 1 in 4 learners aged 13–17 seriously considered suicide, with many reporting they have nobody to talk to—prompting renewed calls for better support for young people. Press Freedom Under Scrutiny: Amnesty International and press groups renewed demands for an independent investigation after journalist Kananelo Boloetse was allegedly abducted and assaulted in Maseru. Infrastructure Update: Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase 2 oversight continues as two newly completed bridges—Mabunyaneng and Khubelu—are set to be unveiled in Mokhotlong. Travel Ease: South Korea announced Lesotho is among African countries whose citizens can enter using K-ETA for up to 60 days.
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