Tag #Lesotho

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Prince Harry Resigns from Sentebale Amidst Governance Crisis

Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso resigned as patrons of Sentebale, a Lesotho-based charity they co-founded in 2006, following a dispute between the charity's trustees and chair, Dr. Sophie Chandauka, who subsequently sued the charity after being asked to resign and reported it to the UK Charity Commis...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Trump's Lesotho Joke Threatens HIV/AIDS Funding

President Trump's unexpected joke about Lesotho during a speech announcing humanitarian aid cuts sparked outrage, threatening HIV/AIDS prevention programs in the small African nation that support hundreds of people and leaving thousands more in the lurch.

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US Foreign Aid Freeze Cripples HIV Prevention in Lesotho, Triggers Global Job Losses

In Lesotho, the suspension of US foreign aid has halted HIV prevention programs, impacting hundreds of children and jeopardizing access to vital medication, resulting in widespread job losses within the USAID sector and causing uncertainty among international development professionals.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Escaped Mining Ringleader Highlights South Africa's Illegal Mining Crisis

South African police are searching for James Neo Tshoaeli, an alleged illegal gold mining ringleader who escaped custody after a rescue operation at an abandoned mine recovered 78 bodies and 246 survivors, prompting outrage and criticism of government actions.

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Guterres Urges Rich Nations to Meet Climate Finance Commitments to Africa

UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged developed nations to deliver $300 billion annually in climate finance, highlighting Africa's disproportionate vulnerability to climate change despite minimal contribution and emphasizing the need for a swiftly operationalized Loss and Damage Fund during hi...

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79 Unidentified Bodies Recovered from South Africa's Stilfontein Mine; Lesotho to Assist in Identification

Following a government siege and rescue operation at South Africa's abandoned Stilfontein gold mine in January 2025, 88 bodies of illegal miners were recovered, with 79 awaiting identification via DNA testing; the Lesotho government is assisting, given the suspected nationality of some victims.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Lesotho: High-Altitude Challenges and Socio-Economic Pressures

Lesotho, a landlocked country entirely surrounded by South Africa, faces significant challenges including high rates of HIV and suicide, food insecurity due to its mountainous terrain, and economic dependence on its neighbor.

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Zero Hunger
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Controversial Escape of Illegal Miner Leader Roils South African Politics

South Africa's political landscape is roiled by a controversy surrounding the escape of a suspected leader of 1,907 illegal miners rescued from a mine, with a prominent politician calling for their execution.

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Angola to Face Lesotho in CHAN 2025 Qualifiers

Angola's national football team will face Lesotho in a two-legged CHAN 2025 qualifier, with the first leg in Durban, South Africa on December 16th and the return leg in Luanda on December 28th; Angola seeks its fifth CHAN appearance.

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