U.S. Embassy Maseru

To underscore the close and far-reaching U.S.-Lesotho relationship, U.S. Africa Command’s Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement Ambassador Robert Scott, U.S. Embassy Maseru Chargé d’Affaires Tom Hines, and Defense Attaché and U.S. Senior Defense Official for South Africa, Eswatini, and Lesotho Captain Michele Lowe met with Lesotho’s press and answered questions during the high-level visit to the Mountain Kingdom on June 17. Watch the full press availability at https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BADESgGEA/.

U.S. Africa Command’s Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement Ambassador Robert Scott and U.S. Embassy Maseru Chargé d’Affaires Tom Hines met Acting Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister for Law and Justice Richard Ramoeletsi to discuss areas to strengthen U.S.-Lesotho security cooperation and address transnational threats.

Lumela and welcome, Ambassador Scott, to Lesotho!

Ambassador Robert Scott is U.S. Africa Command’s Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement. He visited Lesotho to reaffirm the close U.S.-Lesotho relationship and shared commitments to advancing peace, strengthening stability, and addressing regional security challenges.

Congratulations to Rebusoajoang Kokosi, who is at the Study of U.S. Institutes (SUSI) program at California State University this week with secondary school administrators, teacher trainers, and curriculum developers from around the world. They are receiving intensive education in U.S. society, culture, and institutions – information Kokosi can use to strengthen secondary curriculum in Lesotho. We look forward to seeing the impact of his experience, improving education and students’ futures in Lesotho.

TOMORROW at 2PM - Join us live at the American Corner or on the American Corner Maseru's page. Learn about this educational opportunity in the United States.

Join us next Tuesday for an information session on The Hubert H Humphrey Fellowship Program. You can join in person at the American Corner Maseru or watch the livestream or recording on the American Corner’s page.

The Humphrey Program is a 10-month non-degree academic and professional program that places Fellows in multinational cohorts at host universities in the United States. Participants gain valuable leadership and professional development through intensive academic coursework while promoting economic growth and long-term cooperation to tackle critical global challenges.

Fellows will collaborate with American students, communities, and leading experts in the following fields:
• Communications and Journalism
• Law and Governance
• Natural Resources Policy
• Public and Economic Policy
• Public Health Policy and Management
• Technology Policy and Management

More details and link to apply at https://ls.usembassy.gov/hubert-h-humphrey-fellowship.../

Applications close on June 26, 2026.

Countdown – Impact 60: The United States through the Global Fund and direct foreign assistance helped everyone in Lesotho who received the groundbreaking PrEP drug lenacapavir remain HIV-free for a whole year.

Basotho across the country continue to receive lifesaving injections of lenacapavir, a powerful step towards preventing new HIV infections and towards building an HIV-free generation.

If you are at risk of HIV infection, visit your nearest healthcare facility to learn more about lenacapavir and speak with a healthcare provider. This biannual PrEP is helping individuals, families, and communities take control of their health and protect their future.