AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoJustice for Girls: Lesotho national Tisetso Maoeng has been sentenced to an effective 40 years in prison for abducting and repeatedly raping an 18-year-old in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. Sport: Lesotho and Botswana’s badminton associations have signed a pact for an annual rotating tournament, giving young players more regional competition and training opportunities. Girls’ Rights: Girl Guides advocate Nomsa George is calling for stronger action against child marriage and sexual violence, including survivor support and keeping girls in school. Education: Five classrooms at Matelile Primary School in Mafeteng have been refurbished after years of leaking roofs and damaged floors. Arts and Heritage: Lesotho’s proposed Digital Roadmap aims to help artists reach global markets, while local crafts including the Basotho hat, Bôgôlan and felt are being considered for UNESCO listing. Chinese Wu Opera performances also drew a standing ovation in Maseru during the country’s independence celebrations.
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