Lesotho: Momentous Occasion As Lesotho, U.S. Sign U.S.$300 Million Compact II

The big day has finally arrived.

Today all roads lead to ‘Manthabiseng Convention Centre for the official signing ceremony of a US$300 million (about M4, 8 billion) grant to Lesotho from the United States (US)’ Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).

In a statement, the US embassy in Lesotho this week said MCC CEO Alice Albright will sign on behalf of the corporation while Foreign Affairs and International Relations Minister ‘Matšepo Ramakoae will sign on behalf of Lesotho.

“They (Albright and…