Latest news in Lesotho? September 13th, 2026

The most prominent news in Lesotho around September 13th, 2026 includes:

• Abduction and Assault of Journalist Kananelo Boloetse: Significant domestic and international attention remains focused on the abduction and severe assault of Kananelo Boloetse, editor of Newsday Media and a prominent human rights activist. Taken by armed men from his Maseru home and abandoned injured in Thaba-Bosiu, his case has sparked condemnation and urgent calls for independent investigations from groups including Amnesty International, the International Federation of Journalists, and MISA Lesotho. Authorities and police are actively continuing inquiries while denying state security involvement. The South African+ 2
• Cross-Border Security and Weapons Destruction: The Lesotho Mounted Police Service and the South African Police Service jointly destroyed over 1,700 illegal firearms confiscated during operations in Lesotho. The effort, assisted by Interpol, was highlighted by security officials as a major step forward in curbing cross-border crime and armed violence between both nations. East Coast Radio+ 1
• Healthcare Infrastructure Support: The Ministry of Health received a batch of medical and ICT equipment funded by the World Health Organization and the Pandemic Fund to bolster the country’s disease surveillance and pandemic preparedness capabilities. www.thereporter.co.ls
• Highlands Development Milestones: The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) marked key infrastructure progress under the Phase II project, including the opening and commissioning of major new access bridges in the Mokhotlong region.