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Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Lesotho's National Elections
U.S. Department of State
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June 8, 2017
The United States congratulates the people of Lesotho for participating peacefully in national elections on June 3, 2017. The United States looks forward to working productively with a new Lesotho government as soon as a coalition is finalized and...
Africa: Lesotho's National Elections
U.S. Department of State
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June 8, 2017
The United States congratulates the people of Lesotho for participating peacefully in national elections on June 3, 2017. The United States looks forward to working productively with a new Lesotho government as soon as a coalition is finalized and...
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on elections in the Kingdom of Lesotho
African Press Organization
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June 9, 2017
The Secretary-General congratulates the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho on the conclusion of a peaceful National Assembly election. He commends the work of the Independent Electoral Commission in organizing the election and the role played by the...
SADC Facilitator Welcomes the Holding of Peaceful, Democratic Elections in the Kingdom of Lesotho
African Press Organization
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June 7, 2017
SADC Facilitator and Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Wednesday 7 June 2017, welcomed the determination of the SADC and AU election observer missions that the elections in the Kingdom of Lesotho were largely peaceful and in line with AU...
The Commonwealth to observe National Assembly elections in Lesotho
African Press Organization
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May 29, 2017
Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, will send observers to support Lesotho’s National Assembly elections scheduled for 3 June 2017, the Commonwealth Secretariat announced today. This follows a formal invitation from the Independent Electoral...
Minister Nokuzola Tolashe: Report at National Press Club
South African Government
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June 9, 2025
The 2024 General Elections results have brought a new reality and served as a litmus test on the strength and maturity of South Africa’s democracy as it did not give one party a majority, but entrusted it with various political parties. We pride...
Lesotho: IMF Executive Board Completes Fifth Review Under ECF Arrangement, and Approves US$8.6 Million Disbursement and Extension of Arrangement
International Monetary Fund
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May 9, 2013
Press Release No. 13/164 May 9, 2013 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the fifth review of the Kingdom of Lesotho's economic performance under a program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF)...
Sport, Arts and Culture briefs media on repatriation of ancestral and exile remains, 9 Jun
South African Government
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June 8, 2025
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton Mckenzie and Deputy Minister Peace Mabe will hold a press briefing on Monday, 9 June 2025, at 10:00, to provide an update on two important national initiatives dedicated to remembrance,...
Commonwealth Secretary-General to visit Lesotho
African Press Organization
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April 21, 2017
Secretary-General Patricia Scotland will meet with political leaders in Lesotho to reaffirm the Commonwealth’s support to the country ahead of general elections on 3 June. Her visit from 24 -27 April is part of the Commonwealth’s long-standing...
Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya: Presidential Youth Employment Initiative Dialogue
South African Government
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March 25, 2025
Event Theme: “Reflecting, Evolving, Advancing: Using PYEI's Experience to Scale Youth Employment Promotion" Programme Director: Farai Ntuli German Ambassador to SA, Eswatini and Lesotho: H.E. Andreas Peschke All Government officials led by the...
New Permanent Representative of Lesotho Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva
African Press Organization
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February 23, 2017
Moshe Neo Kao, the new Permanent Representative of Lesotho to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented his credentials to Michael Møller, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Kao...
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa Will Undertake a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho - Friday 10 February 2017
African Press Organization
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February 10, 2017
Deputy President of South Africa and SADC Facilitator Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to pay a working visit to Maseru, capital of the Kingdom of Lesotho later today, Friday 10 February 2017, in pursuance of his SADC mandate to consolidate peace and...
WCC to develop Global Ecumenical Health Strategy, starting in Lesotho
African Press Organization
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February 24, 2017
“Standing at the threshold of the Sustainable Development Goals, the World Council of Churches (WCC) believes it is time for the church to reaffirm the role it has played over centuries as leader in global health, and to consolidate efforts...
King Letsie III of Lesotho appointed FAO’s newest Special Ambassador for Nutrition
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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November 30, 2016
FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva presenting the UN Special Ambassador designation to His Majesty King Letsie III of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Dec. 1, 2016. 1 December 2016, Rome - King Letsie III of Lesotho was today appointed as FAO’s...
UK joins Lesotho's 50th independence celebrations
African Press Organization
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November 24, 2016
On 12 November 2016, British High Commissioner Dame Judith Macgregor travelled to Maseru in Lesotho to celebrate and congratulate the Basotho people on their 50 years of independence. Her Majesty Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso accompanied by Basotho...
The King of the Kingdom of Lesotho to Visit Japan
African Press Organization
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November 16, 2016
H.M. Letsie III, King of the Kingdom of Lesotho and H.M. Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso will visit Japan from Sunday, November 20 to Monday, November 28, 2016. The Government of Japan sincerely welcomes the visit of Their Majesties as it will...
Minister Ramatlhodi signs MoU with his Lesotho counterpart
African Press Organization
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November 4, 2016
Minister for the Public Service and Administration, Advocate Ngoako Ramatlhodi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in the field of governance and public administration with the Kingdom of Lesotho Minister of Public Service,...
Assistant Secretary Thomas-Greenfield to Travel to France, Namibia, Lesotho, and South Africa
African Press Organization
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October 26, 2016
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Linda Thomas-Greenfield will travel to France, Namibia, Lesotho, and South Africa from October 26-November 5. In Paris, France from October 26-27, the Assistant Secretary will attend a ministerial...
Africa: Assistant Secretary Thomas-Greenfield to Travel to France, Namibia, Lesotho, and South Africa
U.S. Department of State
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October 25, 2016
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Linda Thomas-Greenfield will travel to France, Namibia, Lesotho, and South Africa from October 26-November 5. In Paris, France from October 26-27, the Assistant Secretary will attend a ministerial...
Europe and Eurasia: Assistant Secretary Thomas-Greenfield to Travel to France, Namibia, Lesotho, and South Africa
U.S. Department of State
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October 25, 2016
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Linda Thomas-Greenfield will travel to France, Namibia, Lesotho, and South Africa from October 26-November 5. In Paris, France from October 26-27, the Assistant Secretary will attend a ministerial...