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Lesotho Commemorates Its 58th Anniversary of Independence & 200th Anniversary of Its Founding
Lesotho Commemorates Its 58th Anniversary of Independence & 200th Anniversary of Its Founding
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Lesotho gained independence from the United Kingdom on October 4, 1966. It had previously been a British protectorate, known as Basutoland. 04.10.2024, Sputnik Africa
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Lesotho today commemorates its 58th anniversary of independence and the 200th anniversary of its founding by King Moshoeshoe I. The festivities are taking place at Setsoto Stadium, where Basotho citizens will be joined by dignitaries from around the world.The "Mountain Kingdom," known for its hospitality and its role as a safe haven for those fleeing apartheid South Africa, is hosting a grand celebration. The United Nations is represented by Deputy Secretary General Dr. Amina Mohammed.Adding to the significance of the day, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Lesotho for a working visit at the invitation of King Letsie III.President Ramaphosa will deliver remarks during the celebrations, acknowledging Lesotho's rich heritage and the legacy of King Moshoeshoe I, the founding father of the nation.King Moshoeshoe I played a pivotal role in uniting various Sotho-speaking groups in the 19th century, forming the basis of modern Lesotho.In 1868, Lesotho became a British protectorate to protect it from neighboring Boer expansion. A century later, in 1965, Lesotho was granted self-government, and in 1966 it finally achieved full independence. Lesotho remains a constitutional monarchy, with a king as head of state and a prime minister as head of government.
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Lesotho Commemorates Its 58th Anniversary of Independence & 200th Anniversary of Its Founding
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Lesotho gained independence from the United Kingdom on October 4, 1966. It had previously been a British protectorate, known as Basutoland.
Lesotho today commemorates its 58th anniversary of independence and the 200th anniversary of its founding by King Moshoeshoe I. The festivities are taking place at Setsoto Stadium, where Basotho citizens will be joined by dignitaries from around the world.
The "
Mountain Kingdom," known for its hospitality and its role as a safe haven for those fleeing apartheid South Africa, is hosting a grand celebration. The United Nations is represented by Deputy Secretary General Dr. Amina Mohammed.
Adding to the significance of the day, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Lesotho for a working visit at the invitation of King Letsie III.
President Ramaphosa will deliver remarks during the celebrations, acknowledging Lesotho's rich heritage and the legacy of King Moshoeshoe I, the founding father of the nation.
King Moshoeshoe I played a pivotal role in uniting various Sotho-speaking groups in the 19th century, forming the basis of modern Lesotho.
In 1868, Lesotho became a British protectorate to protect it from neighboring Boer expansion. A century later, in 1965, Lesotho was granted self-government, and in 1966 it finally achieved full independence. Lesotho remains
a constitutional monarchy, with a king as head of state and a prime minister as head of government.
