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French President Emmanuel Macron labels tariffs as “blackmail”
The Independent
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June 30, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
More job cuts in Lesotho loading: How will they afford Starlink?
The Citizen (South Africa)
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June 30, 2025
The potential 50% tariff hike has led to buyers from the US not placing orders, resulting in factories being forced to close. Like a domino effect, garment factories in Lesotho are closing one after the other, as the Trump administration threatens...
Oxford broadcaster and writer who threw 'excellent parties' has died
This is Oxfordshire
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July 6, 2025
Mary Russell, known to some as Mary Rodger, was born in Dublin in 1936 before attending a convent school in Athlone and took an arts degree at University College Dublin. In the late 1950s she moved to London, teaching in primary schools in the...
The Jeans Of Lesotho
Daily Independent
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June 29, 2025
1 Economy, Policy, Free Trade, and Skills in a Small Kingdom… Tucked away in the rugged highlands of Southern Africa lies the small but notable nation of Lesotho. This landlocked kingdom is often overlooked due to its larger and more influential...
Elon Musk Calls Lebanese President as Starlink Seeks License to Launch Internet Services
Techstory
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June 29, 2025
The billionaire businessman Elon Musk personally contacted Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to explore the possible entry of his companies, most notably Starlink, into the Lebanese market. This was a big development for the country’s struggling...
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,...
The King And Queen Of Lesotho To Visit Japan
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo 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...
Musk calls president Aoun over Lebanon communication, internet sector
Ya Libnan
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June 28, 2025
BEIRUT – Billionaire businessman Elon Musk and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun spoke by phone to discuss making elements of Musk’s sprawling business empire available in Lebanon, a statement from Aoun’s office said on Thursday. The statement said...
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...
Standard Lesotho Bank appoints Samuel Seboka as Chief Executive Officer
ETHRWorld EMEA
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June 27, 2025
Standard Lesotho Bank has appointed Samuel Seboka as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership shift that signals renewed focus on workforce development and strategic capability building. Seboka, who has been with the bank...
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...
Lesotho Post Bank Opens New Branch In Mokhotlong
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN- The Post) MASERU – THE Lesotho Post Bank opened a new branch in Khalahali, Mokhotlong town, last week. Prime Minister Sam Matekane, who officiated at the opening ceremony, commended the bank for bringing services closer to the people of...
Billionaire Elon Musk calls Lebanese president as Starlink seeks license
Politiko
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June 27, 2025
Billionaire businessman Elon Musk and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun spoke by phone to discuss making elements of Musk’s sprawling business empire available in Lebanon, a statement from Aoun’s office said on Thursday. The statement said Musk...
Tragic Accident Involving Church Members in the Kingdom of Lesotho
The Victoria Advocate - Texas
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A minibus carrying young women, ages 12-17, and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was traveling to an activity in Maseru, Lesotho, South Africa. They were involved in a three-vehicle collision on Saturday where the...
Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh, hosts 11th International Day of Yoga
News India Times
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June 26, 2025
Aerial view of the massive International Day of Yoga gathering on June 21, 2025 at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh. ALL PHOTOS: Parmarth Niketan On June 21, 2025, the 11th International Day of Yoga was celebrated on the banks of the Ganga at the...
Musk calls Lebanese president as Starlink seeks license
Channel News Asia
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June 26, 2025
BEIRUT :Billionaire businessman Elon Musk and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun spoke by phone to discuss making elements of Musk's sprawling business empire available in Lebanon, a statement from Aoun's office said on Thursday. The statement said...
ABC demands urgent action on governance, economic, social crises
Public Eye
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June 25, 2025
‘MANTŠANG KHUTLISI MASERU – All Basotho Convention (ABC) leader, Nkaku Kabi, has called for urgent government intervention to address escalating crises in governance, healthcare, education, youth unemployment and the struggling economy. Speaking...
The Maseru Youth Unemployment Dialogue
Informative
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June 25, 2025
A Step Forward, But Miles to Go Greetings, following on my suggestion of a National Dialogue in my previous article, I write this critique and observations of the Youth Dialogue. On June 18, 2025, the Manthabiseng Convention Centre in Maseru...
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...
Volatile Waters: Federal and State Water Politics in the California Delta
Engagement
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June 24, 2025
By Ryan Christopher Jones, Doctoral Candidate, Harvard University On President Trump’s first day in office for the second time, he signed twenty-six executive orders, including one dramatically titled “Putting People Over Fish: Stopping Radical...