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Leadership elections in Africa often raise the possibility of civil unrest. Even in instances when the electoral process goes relatively smoothly, the affected state will often experience some disruptions that could impa...

In a violent attack, unidentified gunmen opened fire on a vehicle parked in front of the Lesotho Trade Minister's residence, killing a volunteer for an American NGO. Few facts are available regarding motives, but sources...

On August 7, the Maseru City Council’s security personnel shot three bystanders while attempting to clear street vendors from a downtown intersection, killing two. Police arrested seven guards, and the public demands har...

This report is a compilation of criminal activity perpetrated against American citizens and American organizations in Lesotho during the first quarter of 2006 as reported by U.S. Embassy Maseru.

The following Safety and Security Report is a compilation of criminal activity in Lesotho in August 2005 as reported by U.S. Embassy Maseru. The crime situation appears to be deteriorating across Lesotho, as evidenced b...

This report is a compilation of criminal activity perpetrated against American citizens and Westerners in Lesotho during the second quarter of 2005 as reported by U.S. Embassy Maseru.

An American living in Maseru was attacked and slashed with a knife in his own home. The victim had installed a residential security system, but chose not to activate it due to interference by his pets.

This is a report of criminal activity perpetrated against American citizens in Lesotho during the fourth quarter of 2004 as reported by U.S. Embassy Gaborone.