U.S. Embassy Maseru

Happy Friday!

A key U.S. value is Freedom of Speech.

U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer Jess was thrilled to watch Minister Moorosi break ground this week for a digital studio to be constructed in downtown Maseru. Digital recording and broadcasting tools empower freedom of speech.

Did you know that Basotho can access podcasting equipment* and free internet at the American Corner Maseru?

Come to the American Corner and find out!

*subject to rules and conditions

GOOOOOALLL! U.S. Embassy Maseru celebrated the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the world-class athletic competition by watching the opening match with friends from Lesotho’s sports and arts scenes, U.S. exchange programs, and beyond.

Announcing the Countdown

In honor of almost 60 years of the , we’re counting down 60 impacts the United States has had on the Mountain Kingdom.

Count down with us to the next six decades of positive impact!

⚽ 11 U.S. cities are preparing to welcome the world for FIFA World Cup 2026™. 🏟️ Hosting matches gives our great country a chance to show the very best of America.

Join us next Thursday 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.

At the Farmers Pitso Agriculture & Excellence Awards press conference today at American Corner Maseru, Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Sean Lawlor said the U.S. Embassy is helping to bring American agricultural expertise, precision farming technology, and market access to help Basotho farmers to feed all Lesotho and compete globally.

Watch ADCM Lawlor’s remarks and the whole conference, courtesy of Newsday Newspaper LS: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17TfEA1V8L/

Shoutout to Lesotho Times for their article featuring American running coach James McKirdy, whose virtual training program is boosting Basotho runners to Olympic heights. McKirdy and these fantastic athletes are proving that U.S. sports excellence plus Lesotho talent is a winning combination – with a dash of digital innovation connecting the magic!

Happy Friday! In his keynote address to the Digital Innovators Summit at American Corner Maseru today, CDA Hines championed U.S.-Lesotho partnership in digital innovation and AI, highlighting American-led initiatives — from drone delivery to e-commerce and data infrastructure — as pathways to shared prosperity and Lesotho's emergence as a regional AI hub.

As Basotho innovators and entrepreneurs capitalize on opportunities presented by the AI revolution, CDA Hines emphasized the transformative nature of U.S. company Convalt Energy’s 100 billion maloti project in Lesotho to construct 1,200 megawatts of electricity generation as well as a data center, the heart of AI infrastructure.

Kudos to International Visitor Leadership Program alum Tello Leballo on a third successful year of this great initiative!

Congratulations to these dedicated Lesotho government officials! They will spend next week at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Gaborone, Botswana learning advanced interview techniques.

The training will enhance Lesotho’s investigative capacity and help law enforcement effectively obtain information needed to solve complex crimes.

ILEA brings together law enforcement agencies from across the region, strengthening transnational cooperation, increasing law enforcement capacity, and reaffirming 60 years of U.S.-Lesotho relations.