As Washington Retreats From Global Bodies, BNP’s Mofomobe Urges Proactive Lesotho Strategy

WASHINGTON’S SHIFT AND LESOTHO’S CONCERNS In a sweeping foreign-policy move, U.S. President Donald Trump has directed the United States to withdraw from 66 international organisations, including key United Nations bodies and global governance frameworks that have shaped decades of post-war cooperation. The decision, formalised in a presidential memorandum on January 7, 2026, reflects a broader shift toward unilateralism and a reassertion of national sovereignty.   Among the most prominent international frameworks affected is the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) – the…Continue reading with a subscriptionSubscribe for full access to every story.Subscribe - M85/monthAlready a subscriber? Sign in Advertisement ...