AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPolitical Accountability: Prime Minister Sam Matekane is expected to face questions in Parliament on Tuesday for the first time since taking office in 2022, after Speaker Tlohang Sekhamane ruled he must appear. Jobs Crisis: More than 25,000 people have applied for 500 police posts, underscoring the scale of youth unemployment in Lesotho. Courts and Governance: Acting school principals are asking the Court of Appeal for permanent appointments and unpaid allowances, while Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Thabang Lekhela faces a contempt application over alleged breaches of court orders. Fighting Corruption: A new agreement gives the DCEO access to INTERPOL databases to help identify suspects and check travel documents across borders. Children’s Rights: Lesotho is hosting an African Union child-rights session focused on violence, harmful practices and risks to children in digital spaces. Environment and Livelihoods: Residents report foamy water in the Sekoai River near the Polihali construction site, renewing concern about pollution; separately, smallholder farmers are seeking ways to manage losses from increasingly damaging weather. International Relations: Lesotho and Oman have established diplomatic relations, opening a path to broader cooperation.
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