Lesotho: Basotho Take Pride in Their National Identity but Say Country Is Heading in the Wrong Direction

As Lesotho celebrates its bicentennial, views are mixed on how well government is advancing the country’s founding principles.

Key findings

• Almost all Basotho (91%) say they are proud of their nationality.
• Seven in 10 (70%) say they identify equally strongly with their national and ethnic identities.
• The share of citizens who say they have a political home has declined over the past decade, from 68% in 2014 to 53%.
• Large majorities express tolerant attitudes toward people from different religious…