Lejone Mpotjoane
Lejone Mpotjoane is the foreign minister of Lesotho, a landlocked country in Southern Africa known for its mountainous terrain and unique cultural heritage. He recently gained international attention when he expressed shock and insult at comments made by US President Donald Trump, who referred to Lesotho as a country that 'nobody has heard of' during a congressional address. Mpotjoane emphasized the significance of Lesotho and extended an invitation to Trump to visit, highlighting the importance of foreign aid to the nation's health and agricultural sectors.
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United Kingdom· 2025-04-16
Lejone Mpotjoane expressed shock at Trump's comments about Lesotho.
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Russia· 2025-04-04
Lejone Mpotjoane stated it was shocking to hear a head of state speak in such a manner about another sovereign state.
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Croatia· 2025-04-03
Lesotho's Foreign Affairs Minister Lejone Mpotjoane expressed shock at Trump's comments.
Lesotho shocked by Trump's remarks that 'nobody has heard of the country'
Ghana· 2025-03-07
Lejone Mpotjoane expressed the government's shock and embarrassment over Trump's comments.
Lesotho : le gouvernement « choqué » par le commentaire de Donald Trump sur le pays
France· 2025-03-07
Lejone Mpotjoane criticized Donald Trump for his remarks about Lesotho.
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Hungary· 2025-03-06Lejone Mpotjoane, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lesotho, expressed shock and offense at Trump's statement.
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Trump's 'nobody's heard of Lesotho' comment sparks diplomatic backlash
Tanzania· 2025-03-06Lesotho’s foreign minister, Lejone Mpotjoane, expressed shock and insult at Trump's comments about his country.
Lesotho insulted after Trump says nobody has heard of the country
United States· 2025-03-05