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Lesotho Becomes The First African Country To Export Cannabis To The European Union

Lesotho has made history by becoming the first certified African country to supply the European Union with cannabis for pharmaceutical use.

Africa's international cannabis trade is off to a superb start with Lesotho landing a lucrative deal with the European Union (EU). MG Health, a Lesotho cannabis company located deep in the country's lush mountainous region, has reportedly received the official approval to export its cannabis flower as a pharmaceutical ingredient to the European Union.

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Lesotho Secures Debut in Oscar Race with 'This is Not a Burial, It's A Resurrection'

Director Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese has secured Lesotho's first ever submission to the Oscars with 'This is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection' in the category of 'Best International Feature Film'.

Lesotho has officially entered the Oscar race for the first time ever. This is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection was written and directed by Lesotho-born, Berlin-based Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese and has been submitted to and selected by the Oscars committee for "Best International Feature Film" at the 2021 edition of the awards ceremony. Released in June of this year, the film became an instant hit and has been headlining international film festivals ever since. This is a great feat for the Kingdom of Lesotho where the film was shot on location. Cinephiles from Lesotho, South Africa and across the world have all joined in to congratulate Mosese.

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Interview: Malome Vector On His Success, ‘I Feel Like a King’

Lesotho-born Malome Vector speaks about incorporating different influences into his sound, his hip-hop roots and seeing hard work finally pay off.

Lesotho’s Former First Lady Arrested for Alleged Murder of Husband’s Ex-Wife

In what has been a bizarre sequence of events, Lesotho's former First Lady Maesaiah Thabane has been charged with the alleged murder of her husband's ex-wife.

Lesotho Confirms First Case of the Coronavirus

Lesotho is the last African country to confirm the presence of COVID-19 reportedly from a traveller who had visited Saudi Arabia.

Listen to BLK JKS’ New Single Featuring Morena Leraba

BLK JKS team up with Morena Leraba in new single from the band's upcoming album.

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Listen to This Dope Hip-Hop Song From Lesotho

Check out L-Tore and Kommanda Obbs' "Ke Mekeche."