"We are on our knees": U.S. tariffs devastate Lesotho's garment workers

MASERU, Lesotho —Crowds of women, bundled up in wooly hats and mittens against the sharp winter chill, wait every morning at the gates of a garment factory in Lesotho's capital, hoping that a few among them will be called in to work a shift. But no-one …

Lesotho's jockeys saddle up for mountain horse racing

Swathed in vibrant woollen blankets against the biting winter chill, jockeys -- some no more than boys -- thundered down a dusty track carved between the undulating hills of the tiny kingdom of Lesotho. Spectators lining the ridges cheered on the riders as …

Thousands gather for joint funeral of 10 LDS Church members killed in Lesotho car crash

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Thousands of people gathered for a joint funeral service in Lesotho to honor the 15 people killed in a car crash in June. Ten members of the Utah-based Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were traveling in a minibus to a …

‘God is still God’ — Remembering the lives lost in Lesotho bus accident

MAPUTSOE, Lesotho — Nearly a month after the tragic bus accident that resulted in the deaths of 15 individuals — including 10 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints going to a youth activity — a memorial service provided peace to …

Latter-day Saint survivors of deadly bus crash in Lesotho share grief — and faith — in wake of tragedy

Following a July 16 memorial service for victims of a tragic multi-vehicle accident that claimed the lives of 15 individuals, including members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints en route to a youth activity, seven teenage survivors huddled …

Undernutrition Crisis: How Lesotho's Infants Are Falling Behind

Newswise — Undernutrition remains one of the leading threats to child health and development in low-income countries, with Sub-Saharan Africa bearing the brunt of this crisis. In Lesotho, childhood stunting rates have risen dramatically, now affecting over …

Church of Jesus Christ releases names of youth, drivers from Lesotho killed in tragic accident

Church of Jesus Christ releases names of youth, drivers from Lesotho killed in tragic accident

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has identified the youth and their leaders killed in a tragic multi-vehicle accident in the African nation of Lesotho on June 21 while traveling to a church Young Women activity. Local leaders held a memorial …

Trump’s Trade War Could Kill Lesotho’s Garment Industry

The tiny southern African nation of Lesotho is watching the days pass with a growing sense of despair—and desperation. As the White House’s “Liberation Day” tariff deadline of Aug. 1 creeps closer with no sign of a deal for the country President Donald …

President Boko warmly welcomed in Lesotho

Sirens blared and a helicopter hovered overhead, giving the arrival an electrifying atmosphere. Onlookers clapped and ululated, showcasing the vibrant Basotho hospitality and offering President Boko a memorable welcome. The hopeful expressions on the faces …