European Union in Lesotho

📢 SCHOLARSHIPS

Take the next step in your journey and join a network committed to advancing justice, democracy, and equality.

⚖️ The Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria invites applications for its Masters Degree (LLM) in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa (HRDA) for 2027. The HRDA is also offering full scholarships, covering tuition, accommodation, and official programme activities, for up to 25 African citizens.

⏳ Applications close 31 July 2026.

The HRDA programme is part of the Global Campus of Human Rights, a global network of over 100 universities across 8 regions primarily funded by the EU 🇪🇺 The programme is delivered alongside leading African universities to equip the next generation of human rights leaders. The LLM programme will run from January – December 2027.

🌈🎇 Inclusivity matters. Women, as well as members of minority groups, including indigenous peoples, persons, and persons with disabilities, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Don't wait, apply today 👉 www.chr.up.ac.za/hrda


United Nations in Lesotho | UNICEF Lesotho Seinoli Legal Centre | Lesotho National Federation of Organisations of the Disabled | The People's Matrix Association | African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child |

🇱🇸🇪🇺🇬🇧🇿🇦🇺🇳 Women play a leading role in shaping the 's voice in the world.

For the first time in the Union's history, women head up four of the EU's main bodies: the European Parliament, the European Commission, the European Central Bank, and the EU's diplomatic service, European External Action Service - EEAS.

Here in the Mountain Kingdom 🇱🇸, we have the immense privilege of working alongside brilliant women driving progress toward stronger partnerships everyday. On this International Day of Women in Diplomacy, we celebrate together with our esteemed colleagues and fellow women leaders from UK in Lesotho, United Nations in Lesotho, World Bank, the South African High Commission and across the diplomatic community 🌍

Together, we salute the women who have shaped, and continue to strengthen, institutions and advance global ties.

📢 WEBINAR

🌍If you are a researcher, academic, innovator, or research manager based in Africa, stop scrolling. This is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

Join EURAXESS Africa & the LEAP Energy Project for an interactive session to explore new opportunities for Africa-Europe research and innovation collaboration:

📅 29 June 2026
🕒 15H00 CEST
📍 Right on your screen
🔗 Register here 👉 https://link.europa.eu/mVmcy9

This webinar is your practical roadmap to securing backing under the Horizon Europe Africa Initiative IV.

💡 No dry lectures here. During the session, you will get a clear look at the different funding schemes, application steps, plus practical tips to make your project proposal stand out and competitive.

Bring your notepad 📝, come ready to interact & ask questions 🗣️ to learn how to turn your innovative idea into a successfully funded project.

🔗 Register here 👉 https://link.europa.eu/mVmcy9

EURAXESS Africa is an initiative of the European Commission that acts as a bridge between regions, supporting researcher mobility and career development by connecting African talent with funding, jobs, and collaboration opportunities across Europe.

Don't forget to keep checking the EURAXESS Africa page and website for news, updates and more opportunities.


NUL Research and Innovations | Polytechnic | Ministry of Education and Training - Lesotho | Sebopi Unipod

Stronger institutions mean a stronger democracy 🗳️

Thank you to The Post for reporting on this step forward for ’s democratic journey.

Promoting integrity and boosting public confidence in political institutions is why the , together with UNDP Lesotho, is supporting the IEC Lesotho's latest BRIDGE training workshop.

By empowering party secretaries and treasurers with skills in budgeting, financial reporting, and accountability, we are working together to foster a fairer, more transparent political landscape in the Kingdom.

Russia is sometimes assumed to have limitless manpower.

In reality, its working age male population is being eroded: low birthrates, high mortality, mass emigration, and catastrophic battlefield losses over 1.3 million since 2022.

To fill the gap: 27,000 foreign recruits from 130 countries. Many were coerced or deceived to die for the Kremlin's imperial delusions.

🌍 The countdown to is on.

As part of the -Lesotho partnership to drive sustainable growth and unlock global export potential of the , 15 of Lesotho's textile and apparel brands are heading to Allfashion Sourcing Cape Town ( ) from 14–16 July 2026.

Supported by the Regional Value Chains Lesotho (RVCL+) Project, which implements the SADC-EU Economic Partnership Agreement in , we will be introducing a selection of these businesses each week. First up in our weekly feature, meet four of the talents you can find at the Lesotho Pavilion next month:

🧵 H.Mor (Booth #: LP 1) focuses on accessible luxury by merging heritage storytelling with modern tailoring and refined aesthetics, fusing traditional artistry, and heritage storytelling.

🪡 Miss Jae Manufacturing (Booth # LP 6) specialises in custom-made couture tailored to meet individual client expectations for both local and international markets.

📐 RoommsStudio CLO (Booth # LP 13) combines contemporary fashion design with visual production and textile innovation.

👗 Thethana LS (Booth # LP 15) blends contemporary design with traditional Basotho craftsmanship, using the seshoeshoe fabric to bring Lesotho's heritage to modern womenswear and home décor.

Visit the Lesotho Pavilion at to discover the future of sustainable fashion in , connect with the brand and explore explore potential partnerships.

This initiative is supported by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development, LNDC, and the Enterprise Development Corporation - BEDCO. It is co-funded by the and the German Government (BMZ), and implemented by GIZ.

Follow Lesotho.ls for more.

📅 Is your business ready for the new EU rules on MOAH?

EU Member States have approved new maximum levels (MLs) for mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) across a wide range of products, including:

🌾 Oilseeds, oil fruits, cereals & pulses
🥛 Milk, dairy products & foods for infants
🍫 Cocoa beans & cocoa products
🌿 Spices, dried herbs, dry tea & herbal infusions
🧪 Food supplements & food additives

Most MLs will apply from 1 January 2027, though some will have a later application date.

To help you understand these changes and prepare your business, join one of the upcoming information sessions organised by COLEAD.link’s EU-funded AGRINFO programme:

🔴 Webinar 1 (Today!)
🗓️ Monday, 22 June at 16:00 (CEST)
🗣️ English with Spanish interpretation
👉 Register here: https://zurl.co/I9cIX?

🔴 Webinar 2
🗓️ Thursday 25 June at 10:00 (CEST)
🗣️ English with French interpretation
👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/e2hy_2sP

If you can't make the webinars, read the full briefing on our website: https://zurl.co/N5ml4


Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Lesotho | Ministry of Agriculture Food Security And Nutrition Lesotho | LNDC |

On the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, we stand with every survivor – women, men, girls and boys – whose bodies and dignity have been violated as a weapon of war.

Sexual violence in conflict is not collateral damage. It is a deliberate attack on people and on the fabric of communities, and it leaves wounds that last long after the guns fall silent.

To survivors everywhere: you are not defined by what was done to you. You are seen, you are believed, and you deserve safety, healthcare, justice and a future free from stigma.

We renew our commitment to supporting survivors with protection, medical and psychosocial care, and access to justice – and to working toward a world where conflict-related sexual violence has no place.

© European Union / Adobe Stock, 2026

G7: working together to address international challenges

In Evian 🇫🇷, the G7 leaders stood united in their unwavering support for Ukraine. They also welcomed the announcement of a deal between the United States and Iran.
Also on their agenda:

📈 promoting economic growth for all
🌍 diversifying critical mineral supply chains
🤝 forging new international partnerships
🛡️ combatting migrant smuggling and drug trafficking
📱 protecting minors online
‍👩‍⚕️‍‍ cooperating to fight cancer
️⛑️ a coordinated response to the Ebola outbreak

Read the G7 results→ https://link.europa.eu/4qfpWN