Lesotho

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi touched down in Addis Ababa on 7 January 2026, launching his annual New Year diplomatic tour of Africa with visits to Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania and Lesotho. This longstanding tradition, now in its 36th year, highlights Beijing’s enduring focus on the continent as the world’s second-largest economy works to deepen strategic, […]

U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a staggering 50% reciprocal tariff on Lesotho, marking the highest tariff levied on any nation globally. This decision, announced on April 3, 2025, is part of a broader strategy to address perceived trade imbalances and has significant implications for the small, landlocked African kingdom. Key Takeaways Lesotho faces the […]

Agriculture has supported up to 2 million people in Lesotho, a landlocked country neighbouring South Africa as the mountainous terrain and unpredictable weather add much to the difficulty of farming. Farmers of Lesotho have for decades been subjected to soil erosion, erratic rains, and economic pressures to enter the potatoes farming, once considered just another […]