Lesotho Issues State of Emergency Due to U.S. Tariffs
Lesotho Declares Two-Year Disaster Situation Amidst Rising Unemployment This week, Lesotho has announced a two-year “disaster situation” due to soaring youth unemployment, which is reportedly worsened by uncertainties surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The unemployment rate stands at around 30%, with nearly 50% of young people affected. The emergency declaration will last until June 30, […]
China Swoops In to Court Africa After Trump’s Lesotho Joke
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told reporters in Beijing on Friday that his government will strengthen investment in Africa, financial support and diplomatic outreach. “The stability and development of Africa is important to the shared fate of humanity. Wang said at a press conference at China's annual “two-session” political event, the National People's Assembly Dual […]
African Nation of Lesotho Invites Trump to Visit After He Jokes ‘Nobody Has Heard of’ It
Lesotho's Foreign Minister Lejo Mpotojoan told news agency Reuters on Wednesday that his country would make him “happy” to invite President Donald Trump to visit after joking at a congressional joint meeting the previous night that “no one heard”; Trump mentioned small African countries, mountain kingdoms surrounded entirely by South Africa during the segment Highlight […]