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Trump says nobody has heard of Lesotho. Can you answer our quiz question about it?

March 7, 2025 • It was another action-packed week, with the Academy Awards, Mardi Gras and the president's address to Congress. Did you pay attention?

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What to know about Lesotho, the country Trump said 'nobody has ever heard of'

March 5, 2025 • President Trump defended his humanitarian aid cuts to countries around the globe, including one nation he joked "nobody has ever heard of." Here are some facts about the African nation of Lesotho.

Lesotho officials shocked by Trump's remarks that 'nobody' has heard of their country

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Lesotho Prime Minister Fails To Appear In Court To Face Charges In 1st Wife's Murder

Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane and his current wife, Maesaiah Thabane, attend his inauguration in 2017. Both are suspects in the killing of the prime minister's previous wife, Lipolelo, shortly before the inauguration. Samson Motikoe/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Africa

Lesotho Prime Minister Fails To Appear In Court To Face Charges In 1st Wife's Murder

February 21, 2020 • Prime Minister Thomas Thabane's previous wife was gunned down two days before his inauguration in 2017. His current wife has already been charged in the murder.

Lesotho's First Lady Facing Charges Of Murdering Prime Minister's First Wife

Lesotho first lady Maesaiah Thabane was reportedly charged with murder on Tuesday for alleged links to the brutal 2017 killing of the prime minister's first wife. Michele Spatari/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Africa

Lesotho's First Lady Facing Charges Of Murdering Prime Minister's First Wife

February 4, 2020 • The former first lady was shot dead in broad daylight more than two years ago. When police tried to question the premier's new wife, Maesaiah Thabane, she fled. On Tuesday, she turned herself in.

South Africa Condemns Apparent Coup In Lesotho

A member of the Lesotho military looks on as he stands guard in front of an armed personnel carrier at the entrance of the army barracks in the capital Maseru on Saturday. Lesotho's Prime Minister Thomas Thabane has accused the army of staging a coup. Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters/Landov hide caption

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South Africa Condemns Apparent Coup In Lesotho

August 30, 2014 • Early Saturday, soldiers in the tiny kingdom completely surrounded by South Africa took to the streets amid gunfire, forcing the prime minister to flee. The army has denied a takeover.

Young, Idealistic And Transsexual: Speaking Out In Africa

Tampose Mapotheng, age 28, has felt isolated and ostracized since coming out as a transsexual man four years ago. Courtesy of Tampose Mapotheng hide caption

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Goats and Soda

Young, Idealistic And Transsexual: Speaking Out In Africa

August 7, 2014 • Tampose Mapotheng was born a girl but now lives as a man — a difficult choice in Lesotho. He's spent the summer in the U.S., learning to be a more effective advocate for the LGBTI community.