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The Lesotho chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa   defends and promotes media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information in Lesotho.

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Fact Check: Parliament Isn’t Criminalizing Monogamy in 2026

Fact Check: Parliament Isn’t Criminalizing Monogamy in 2026

Nicole Tau A Facebook post alleges that Lesotho’s Parliament is working on passing a law in 2026 making it a crime for a man to have only one wife. On 31 March 2025, a Facebook user (14K followers) shared in a Facebook group (327.1K members) that Parliament is...

The Role of Media in Democracy: A Lesotho Case Study

The Role of Media in Democracy: A Lesotho Case Study

Masthembiso Lechela Mphezulu In Lesotho, 69% of citizens believe their Members of Parliament (MPs) rarely heed public concerns, according to a 2024 Afrobarometer survey. This disillusionment underscores the media’s critical role as a bridge between the electorate and...

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In 1991, African journalists issued a historic call for press freedom.

30 years later, media professionals and others weigh in on the state of Africa’s press. Read their thoughts and join the conversation at #WHK30

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