AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWomen’s Peace Leadership: The International Women’s Peace Group launched its Women’s Peace Leadership and Partnership Network in Maseru, urging stronger collaboration between government and grassroots women-led organisations to build lasting peace and development. Judicial Independence: Lesotho’s Judicial Officers Association condemned threats against Mohale’s Hoek Magistrate Relebohile Khongoana, calling for urgent investigation and protection of magistrates’ constitutional role. NCDs Push: Lesotho launched a national multi-sectoral coordinating mechanism to tackle non-communicable diseases and injuries, aiming to streamline services and reduce preventable risk factors. HIV Treatment Recovery: The Back-to-Care campaign reconnected 1,802 Basotho who had defaulted on HIV treatment to antiretroviral therapy across 106 health facilities. Youth Livelihoods: A bicycle delivery service in Lesotho is creating jobs and income for young people, despite road safety and infrastructure challenges. Migration Shockwaves (Region): South Africa’s migration crackdown has processed over 53,000 foreign nationals for deportation or repatriation, with Lesotho among those affected; meanwhile, UK visa rules tightened for several African countries including Lesotho. Sports (Lesotho-linked): Orlando Pirates winger Relebohile Mofokeng penned an emotional farewell after moving to Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.
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