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Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Parliament of South Africa Joins Global Effort to Eradicate Tuberculosis Through Signing of the Barcelona Declaration

The Barcelona Declaration, first adopted by international parliamentarians, recognises that TB has killed more people than any other infectious disease in human history and continues to claim 1.5 million lives annually

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza, signed the Barcelona Declaration on Tuberculosis (TB), marking South Africa’s formal commitment to a renewed global parliamentary movement to eradicate TB within a generation. The declaration was co-signed by the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, during a special signing ceremony…

United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
Source: United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) |

At the World Health Summit, global parliamentarians meet with partners to strengthen political leadership in ending Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

Discussions focused on improving access to HIV services, eliminating stigma and discrimination, and ensuring the protection of rights for women, girls, and LGBTQ+ people, who continue to face disproportionate barriers in accessing healthcare

Parliamentarians from around the world met with policymakers and partners at the World Health Summit in Berlin to foster dialogue on how to mobilize political will, defend equal rights and build inclusive and sustainable responses to HIV. “Parliamentarians have long been a cornerstone of international efforts to end AIDS, pushing…

African Union (AU)
Source: African Union (AU) |

African Union Commission Chairperson Congratulates Seychelles’ President-Elect

The AUC Chairperson also applauds the other candidates, including the outgoing President, for their respect for the electoral process and for upholding the spirit of peaceful political competition

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, congratulates H.E. President-elect Patrick Herminie on his electoral victory in the 2025 Presidential Elections in the Republic of Seychelles. The AUC Chairperson commends the people of Seychelles for their peaceful and orderly participation in this credible democratic process, which…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

African Development Bank Group Board Approves New Strategy to Drive Economic Diversification and Private Sector-led Inclusive Growth in Lesotho

The new strategy aims to address these vulnerabilities by unlocking private sector growth, creating sustainable employment, and building stronger institutions

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a new $209 million Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for Lesotho, setting out a roadmap to accelerate the country’s transition toward economic diversification, resilience, and inclusive growth over the next five years. The approval comes at a crucial…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

Empowering Women through Clean Energy: African Development Bank Launches Country Diagnostics to Accelerate Inclusive Energy Transitions

Focusing on localized, actionable solutions, the reports identify opportunities to embed gender considerations into national energy planning, investment strategies, and policy frameworks

In a significant step toward advancing inclusive climate solutions, the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), in partnership with the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) (https://apo-opa.co/44PhRQI), has launched the Gender and Renewable Energy Country Diagnostics (https://apo-opa.co/3GXAwSi)—a pivotal initiative exploring the nexus between gender equity and energy access in six African countries: Ghana (https://apo-opa.co/450VUOL), Liberia (https://apo-opa.co/44DKrFW), Mali (https://apo-opa.co/44ZZLM5),…

Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India
Source: Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India |

Visit of Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles [MoS (PM)] to Eswatini, Lesotho and South Africa

This visit is expected to further enhance the longstanding and friendly relations between India and the Kingdom of Eswatini

Shri Pabitra Margherita, Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles [Mos (PM)] will pay an official visit to the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Kingdom of Lesotho from 18-22 July 2025 and to the Republic of South Africa from 23-25 July 2025. 2.​ During his visit to Eswatini, MoS…

UNFPA - East and Southern Africa
Source: UNFPA - East and Southern Africa |

From Seoul to Seke - The Shared Struggles of a Generation

Around the world, too many young people are being denied the power to choose their own futures

Exploring how young people across continents face different barriers to the same fundamental choice By Young Hong, Deputy Regional Director, UNFPA East and Southern Africa I never imagined that one day I would be advocating for the right to have children, while listening to young people across continents tell me…

International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) |

Kingdom of Lesotho: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Andrew Tiffin held meetings in Maseru with the authorities of Lesotho and other counterparts from the public and private sectors and civil society from June 4 to 17, 2025, as part of the 2025 Article IV consultation

Against a backdrop of low growth, high unemployment, and widespread poverty, Lesotho’s government-led growth model has long struggled to deliver on the authorities’ growth and development goals. Now, an additional set of external shocks has further clouded the outlook. From a modest peak of 2.6 percent in FY24/25, GDP growth…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs ERI’s attendance at the symposium “Empowering Lesotho: Unlocking Finance to Drive the Energy Transition in a Land-Locked Developing Country”

Parliamentary Vice-Minister ERI mentioned Japan's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and expressed her hope to work with Lesotho, which is actively promoting the transition to renewable energy

On July 3rd, Ms. ERI Arfiya, Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, attended the symposium “Empowering Lesotho: Unlocking Finance to Drive the Energy Transition in a Land-Locked Developing Country”, co-hosted by the United Nations University and the Embassy of Lesotho in Japan, with the presence of the H.M. Letsie III,…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

The King and Queen of Lesotho to Visit Japan

The visit of Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress is expected to further develop the bilateral relations between Japan and Lesotho

H.M. Letsie III, King of the Kingdom of Lesotho and H.M. Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso will pay a visit to Japan from June 29 to July 4. During their stay in Japan, Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress will participate the National Day Event of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan,…