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07/09/2026

Maps shape how the world understands . 🌍

The UN General Assembly has overwhelmingly endorsed efforts to promote map projections that more accurately reflect the true size of Africa and other continents.

164 votes in favour. 1 against.

🌍 Africa’s diaspora is a major economic force.Migrant remittances to Africa exceeded US$100 billion in 2025, surpassing ...
18/08/2026

🌍 Africa’s diaspora is a major economic force.

Migrant remittances to Africa exceeded US$100 billion in 2025, surpassing official development assistance and foreign direct investment. Beyond providing vital support to families, remittances can contribute to investment, economic resilience and sustainable development.

Today in Maseru, the Government of Lesotho, with technical support from the Economic Commission for Africa, is bringing together stakeholders to explore how the country can better leverage remittances and the wider contributions of its diaspora for national development.

The discussions are focusing on the policies, frameworks and practical tools needed to strengthen diaspora engagement and channel remittances towards productive investment in Lesotho.

17/08/2026

“The challenge before us is therefore not whether AI will shape development, but whether we will shape AI in ways that serve development.” — Taija Kontinen-Sharp, UN Resident Coordinator in Lesotho, speaking at the opening of the National AI Strategy & Data Centre Blueprint Workshop.

As artificial intelligence increasingly transforms economies and societies, Lesotho has an opportunity to shape its AI journey in a way that advances inclusive development, strengthens institutions, creates opportunities for young people and accelerates progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

The UN Resident Coordinator emphasized that effective AI governance will be critical to ensuring that the benefits of AI are shared equitably and that no one is left behind.

📖 Read the full speech: https://bit.ly/4bUFpIf

Today’s opening session of the Capacity-Building Workshop on the National AI Strategy and Data Centre Blueprint brought ...
17/08/2026

Today’s opening session of the Capacity-Building Workshop on the National AI Strategy and Data Centre Blueprint brought together Ministers and senior government leadership, alongside representatives from the private sector, civil society, academia, development partners and other stakeholders.

The diverse participation reflects a simple reality: AI will affect every part of government and every sector of the economy.

Building Lesotho’s AI future therefore requires a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach, bringing together different perspectives, expertise and experience to ensure that AI supports national development priorities and delivers benefits for all Basotho.

17/08/2026

Opening Session of the National AI Strategy & Data Centre Blueprint Workshop.

AI is not just about technology. It is about development.Today, Government and the United Nations come together to open ...
17/08/2026

AI is not just about technology. It is about development.

Today, Government and the United Nations come together to open the National AI Strategy & Data Centre Blueprint Workshop and explore how AI can support better public services, innovation, economic transformation and inclusive development in Lesotho.

🎥 Watch the opening ceremony LIVE right here on our page.

14/08/2026

𝟒 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎! 🇱🇸

The countdown is on for the Strengthening the Migration–Development Nexus in Africa workshop in Maseru, Lesotho.

Remittances are among Africa’s largest and most resilient financial inflows. The workshop will explore how to turn these flows into productive investments that create jobs, strengthen communities and accelerate sustainable development.



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Young people in Lesotho may come from different backgrounds and experiences, but they share a common hope for a better f...
12/08/2026

Young people in Lesotho may come from different backgrounds and experiences, but they share a common hope for a better future!

Let us continue creating the opportunities for young Basotho to learn, lead, innovate and shape the future they want!

Happy International Youth Day! 🎉Today we celebrate the potential, creativity and leadership of young people everywhere. ...
12/08/2026

Happy International Youth Day! 🎉

Today we celebrate the potential, creativity and leadership of young people everywhere. The United Nations stands with young people in their call for greater investment, inclusion and opportunities to thrive, because empowering youth is essential to achieving a more sustainable and equitable future for all.

🌍 Different Contexts, Common Aspirations

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Your voice. Your ideas. Your future. 🌍The UN Lesotho Youth Advisory Board is looking for passionate young people ready t...
28/07/2026

Your voice. Your ideas. Your future. 🌍

The UN Lesotho Youth Advisory Board is looking for passionate young people ready to influence change and help shape programmes that matter to youth!

If you're committed to making a difference in your community and across Lesotho, this is your chance to be part of something bigger!

✨Apply today here▶️ https://bit.ly/44Qztw0

🗓 Applications close Sunday, 10 August 2026 at 23:59 SAST.

Already applied for the UNFPA Youth Advisory Board? No need to apply again, your application will still be considered.

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