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How Africa can foster sustainable diplomacy amidst global trade tensions
IOL
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Ashraf Patel The abrupt exit of Donald Trump from the G7 Summit in Canada, without having side meetings with Global South leaders from South Africa, India et al, and this week’s NATO Summit where core nations committed to a 5% of GDP spending on...
New index reveals countries in the ‘red zone’ of climate vulnerability - including two in Europe
Euronews
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June 26, 2025
By Euronews Green Published on 26/06/2025 - 17:59 GMT+2 A new index has identified the countries most vulnerable to climate shocks. More than two billion people live in ‘red zone’ nations, where the risk of a major hazard or disaster is high...
Most well-off East Africans revealed
Independent (Uganda)
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July 11, 2025
So why are Ugandans the most angry? COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | When Ugandans are asked to evaluate their life based on quality of life, happiness, and fulfillment on a ladder with steps numbered from 0 (the worst possible life) to 10 (the...
Gvt lauds WFP’s fight for food security in Lesotho
Lesotho Times
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June 27, 2025
…As agency launches second Country Strategic Plan Moroke Sekoboto THE government has lauded the World Food Programme (WFP) for its assistance in addressing food and nutrition needs in Lesotho during periods of food insecurity, climatic, and...
US aid cuts leave rural Lesotho schools searching for alternative funding
South Africa Today
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June 27, 2025
US aid cuts have left schools in Lesotho Highlands looking for alternative funding to fund their infrastructure. Children learn in church halls and outdoors, compromising their education. At Sephalane Primary five grades are squeezed into one...
Two European countries in ‘red zone’ of climate finance vulnerability
Euronews
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By Euronews Green Published on 26/06/2025 - 15:41 GMT+2 A new index has identified the countries most vulnerable to climate shocks. More than two billion people live in ‘red zone’ nations, where the risk of a major hazard or disaster is high...
Global Climate Risk Index Ranks 188 Countries by Vulnerability and Access to Finance
State of the Planet
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June 25, 2025
The Climate Finance Vulnerability Index ranks 188 countries according to both their vulnerability to hazards and their financial resilience. Researchers at the Columbia Climate School, with support from the Rockefeller Foundation, have unveiled a...
King Letsie III pushes climate agenda in Berlin
Public Eye
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June 25, 2025
Strengthens climate diplomacy through key bilateral meetings ‘MANTSANG KHUTLISI and TEBOHO KHATEBE MOLEFI MASERU – On the sidelines of the Berlin Climate Mobility Forum, King Letsie III, accompanied by the foreign minister, Lejone Mpotjoane,...
Lesotho is at a Crossroads: We Need a National Dialogue
Informative
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June 18, 2025
As Lesotho continues to grapple with long-standing political instability, fragile governance structures, and social discontent, the question of whether the country needs a national dialogue has become increasingly urgent. Civil society groups,...
Basotho enhance forestry practices to combat climate change
Informative
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June 25, 2025
By: Mpho Shelile MASERU As climate change continues to affect ecosystems, weather patterns, and people’s way of life across the world, Lesotho is taking active steps. Basotho are working hard to restore and manage the country’s forests and...
New Index Ranks Vulnerabilities of 188 Nations to Climate Shocks
The Rockefeller Foundation
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June 25, 2025
Columbia Climate School identifies 65 ‘Red Zone’ nations across four separate climate scenarios. 43 nations in Sub-Saharan Africa, eight in Latin America and the Caribbean, six in Asia-Pacific, six in the Middle East, and two in Europe are most...
Lesotho National and SA All-Comers Records in sight as Mofolo and Chelangat enter Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
South Africa Today
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June 17, 2025
Following a strong start to the year, Kamohelo Mofolo is confident he’s ready to deliver the fastest 10km performance in Lesotho’s history when he lines up for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on Sunday, 13 July 2025. In the women’s race, former...
Starlink Launches High-Speed Satellite Internet in Lesotho, Bridging Digital Divide
South Africa Today
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June 25, 2025
In a landmark development for digital connectivity, Starlink has officially gone live in Lesotho, bringing high-speed satellite internet to both urban and rural areas. The launch marks a significant step toward closing the country’s digital...
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time
Montsame News Agency
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Ulaanbaatar, July 11, 2025 /MONTSAME/.The 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly discussed and adopted the draft Resolution on "Proclaiming July 11 as World Horse Day," initiated by President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, on June 3,...
Advancing inclusive and sustainable growth in Lesotho: The Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a catalyst
Public Eye
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June 25, 2025
The commencement of trading under the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) regime on January 1, 2021, marked the beginning of a new era for trade facilitation in one of the world’s largest free trade areas. With the AfCFTA, 54 of the...
Lesotho and South Africa Take a Step Forward in Trade Facilitation: Time Release Study Launched at Maseru & Ficksburg Bridge Border Posts
World Customs Organization
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With the support of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme, Lesotho and South Africa have conducted an end-to-end Time Release Study (TRS) at the Maseru Bridge and Ficksburg Bridge border posts. The TRS...
The vast majority of the global population wants climate action
Yale Climate Connections - Connecticut
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June 24, 2025
Between 80% and 89% of the world’s people want their governments to do more about climate change. This fact is the central tenet of the 89% Project for climate journalism. Timed to coincide with Earth Day and Earth Week, the project launched in...
Acer Africa Deepens Partnership With SOS Children's Village Lesotho
Media Update
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June 24, 2025
Acer Africa has reinforced its partnership with SOS Children's Village Lesotho by donating computing devices to bridge the digital divide and empower youth through education and technology. Acer says this initiative underscores its broader mission...
Matekane calls for SDGs renewal, implementation
Public Eye
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July 10, 2025
MOSA MAOENG MASERU – Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane has emphasized the need for tailored, and equitable, capacity building oriented implementation of the international tax standards and concrete support towards tackling illicit financial...
Youth given job-savvy skills
Public Eye
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July 10, 2025
MOSA MAOENG MASERU – Through its ‘GO Teach’ project, SOS Children’s Village capacitated 170 youth on business development, CV writing as well as interview skills on a two weeks boot camp that commenced on June 23 to July 2. Being the third boot...