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Diamond said to be world’s 18th largest found in Lesotho

A 494-carat diamond, believed to be the 18th largest in the world, has been found at a mine in Lesotho, the natural resources minister said on Thursday. Monyane Moleleki said the…

Lesotho supports historic stayaway

Opposition parties say the recent general election in Lesotho has ushered in a new era of political instability and intolerance, prompting them to stage an unprecedented two-day…

Ruling party builds lead in Lesotho poll

The ruling Lesotho Congress for Democracy was building up a commanding lead over its rivals as counting continued on Monday after weekend parliamentary elections. Prime Minister…

Tight contest likely in Lesotho poll

Voters in Lesotho, one of Africa’s poorest and most Aids-ridden countries, started voting on Saturday with the ruling party trying to fend off a fierce challenge from one of its…

Lesotho unfurls new ‘peace’ flag to mark independence

The tiny Southern African kingdom of Lesotho celebrates its 40th anniversary of independence from Britain on Wednesday by unveiling a new flag to replace a martial one introduced…

Unions urge governments to protect textile industry

Trade unions on Tuesday urged southern African governments to protect the clothing, textile and footwear industries threatened by a flood of cheap Chinese imports. The trade…