AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCybersecurity Bill 2026: Lesotho’s cybersecurity law is back under the microscope after a two-day stakeholder consultation in Maseru, with concerns raised over freedom of expression and privacy as earlier versions stalled in Parliament. Elections & trust: The IEC says it’s ordering a three-tier audit of the voters’ roll for the 2028 National Assembly elections, while South Africa’s local election code signing highlights falling confidence in spotting disinformation. Human rights & media: Hands Off Basotho plans a march to Police Headquarters over the abduction and alleged torture of activist and Newsday editor Kananelo Boloetse. Music & culture links: A Ghanaian label, Kacstone Records, and Sister Kingdom Network took part in a Lesotho tourism summit in Maseru, pushing cultural tourism and intra-Africa exchange. Sports (AFCON focus): AFCON 2027 qualifiers kick off across East Africa, with Lesotho in Group A alongside Morocco and Gabon, and Nigeria starting Group L hosting Madagascar. Creative skills: Eswatini youth creatives trained in grant-writing through an EU-backed programme implemented by Goethe-Institut, with Lesotho included.
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