Lesotho: U.S. Shuts Down Massive Lesotho Development Project

R6-billion American-funded Millennium Challenge Account is on the verge of collapse

• The United States has moved to shut down an American-funded R6-billion development project in Lesotho.
• The Lesotho government has not confirmed the closure of the Lesotho Health and Horticulture Compact, but leaked internal emails to staff and contractors show the project is to be closed.
• Launched last year, the Lesotho Health and Horticulture Compact was to benefit approximately 2.5 million people over the next…