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Africa–France Tensions: Emmanuel Macron snapped at a noisy audience in Nairobi, demanding silence and calling it a “total lack of respect,” after being filmed interrupting a discussion at the Africa Forward summit. Diplomatic Push: President William Ruto, co-chairing the same summit, urged a “win-win” Africa–France partnership based on sovereign equality, mutual respect, and investment—not dependency or extraction. Lesotho Health & Policy: Basotho nurses marked International Nurses Day in Maseru, with leaders urging professionalism and care for nurses’ mental wellbeing. AI in Government: Chief Peete tabled a Senate motion urging Parliament to adopt AI to speed up services like passports and improve legislative responsiveness. Education & Transport: Lesotho will host a regional education assessment conference in June, while a World Bank mission reviewed progress on the Lesotho Integrated Transport, Trade and Logistics Project. Disaster & Food Security: A 15-day Lesotho Vulnerability Assessment began in Maseru, and the Disaster Management Authority started distributing flood relief to affected households.

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