Africa
Horse racing becomes national sport in Lesotho
The southern African country of Lesotho is turning its age-old pastime of horse riding into a national sport.
The goal is to preserve the riding culture with national races, but money problems are standing in the way.
Africa
Factory workers in Lesotho push for better working conditions
Trade unionists in Lesotho are accusing foreign-owned factories of underpaying workers.
The southern African country suffers from high unemployment, extreme poverty and a shrinking economy.
Al Jazeera's Fahmida Miller reports from Maseru, Lesotho.
Africa
Polls close in Lesotho snap elections
Polls have closed in Lesotho's snap elections, which were called after Parliament was dissolved in March. It is the third general election in five years in the southern African country.
Africa
Lesotho votes in third election in five years
About one million people in the southern African kingdom of Lesotho are voting for a new government.
This is a result of the parliament holding a vote of no confidence against the prime minister in March.