'Mapule Motsopa

Impact-driven journalist with keen interest on child protection, public health, human rights & community development.
Feature Writer/Editor🇱🇸 @ThePostpaper

['Mapule Motsopa @motsopa_mapule]

Lesotho is in a substance bind and youth are most affected. These drugs, especially crystal meth and cocaine are said to be easily available mostly in Khubetsoana, Lecoop and Sea Point […]
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[Africa CDC @AfricaCDC]

Africa CDC is coordinating a continental response to the Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ituri) and Uganda, both of which declared outbreaks on the same day—underscoring the urgent need for unified action across borders.

In line with its mandate, Africa CDC is coordinating regional and continental efforts, bringing together all partners to ensure a harmonised response and strengthen health security across the continent.

Yesterday, Africa CDC convened a high-level consultative meeting with over 130 participants, including governments, donor partners, @UN agencies, humanitarian organisations, philanthropies, and pharmaceutical companies, to align strategies and accelerate support for affected and at-risk countries.

🔗 Read the full statement from H.E. @Dr_JeanKaseya: https://t.co/UjaELsiAeo

#EbolaResponse #HealthSecurity

[GIJN Africa @gijnAfrica]

Looking for a new role? Check out the GIJN jobs board for global work in investigative journalism training & reporting, and at our network of 263 media nonprofits in 97 countries.

Have a job you want posted? Our listings are free. Send to [email protected]. https://t.co/u0HNU0kyZA

[African Union @_AfricanUnion]

Africa’s story must increasingly be told through African voices, grounded in truth, diversity, and lived experience. Protecting press freedom and supporting trusted #journalism are essential to ensuring that the continent’s realities, achievements, and aspirations are reflected with accuracy and dignity. #WPFD26

As we advance #Agenda2063, changing narratives is about more than perception, it is about restoring confidence, affirming identity, unlocking investment, and strengthening Africa’s role in global affairs.

[GIJN Africa @gijnAfrica]

📢 Calling all journalists: if you want to learn how to identify and verify AI-generated content, @AFP has launched a new, open-access online course!

It takes about an hour and includes plenty of case studies and exercises.

Find it here: https://t.co/tuuBKyKfAQ

[UK in Lesotho @UKinLesotho]

🇬🇧🤝🇱🇸 We’re proud to see Mochesane Mpali make history as the first Mosotho in the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2026! 🌍✨His project, Farmflex, uses AI-powered smart farming to help smallholder farmers save water, reduce risks, and access credit, insurance & markets.

[UNDP Lesotho @UNDPLesotho]

We wrapped up Day 1 of the UNDP–MISA Capacity Building for Editors & Senior Journalists, with a visit from Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation Hon. @MoorosiNthati and UNDP Resident Representative Dr. @JacquiyOlweya.

[African Union @_AfricanUnion]

Meet the AUMF Fellows | Cohort 3
The AU Media Fellows commenced their journey in Addis Ababa, engaging directly with the African Union’s institutions, policy processes, and strategic priorities in advancing #Agenda2063.

Every Wednesday & Friday, we introduce them individually so you can get to know the voices shaping Africa’s narrative and the projects they will drive throughout the Fellowship.
#AUMediaFellowship

['Mapule Motsopa @motsopa_mapule]

@PulengL Congratulations mme

['Mapule Motsopa @motsopa_mapule]

@otieno_tebby Thank youuu

['Mapule Motsopa @motsopa_mapule]

Excited to be part of the African Union Media Fellowship Cohort 3.0 selected from over 100,000+ applicants across the continent.
Read more: https://t.co/vVZobmVvOM
#AUMF

['Mapule Motsopa @motsopa_mapule]

@ralilateng 😊🥰

['Mapule Motsopa @motsopa_mapule]

@Kay405Kay Happy anniversary abuti

[UNFPALesotho @UNFPA_LSO]

Maternal mortality, GBV, HIV, child marriage and youth unemployment topped the agenda as @UNFPA_ESARO Regional Director Ms. Lydia Zigomo held bilateral meetings with Deputy PM a.i. Hon. Nthomeng Majara and Minister of Gender Hon. Lesaoana Pitso. #UNFPA #LeavingNoOneBehind #16Days

[NECDOL @NECDOL]

0-8 children are capable of expressing themselves through art. We continuously need to advocate that their views are represented in all platforms provided to children. Through their art they will tell us their views of the world #Children20 pre-engagement session

[NECDOL @NECDOL]

NECDOL participating in the 2025 Joint Education Sector Review and Reflections meeting, where the different departments of the Ministry of Education and Training. Discussing the Lesotho we need for the future.

[Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation @lesotho_tourism]

Open apology to our visitors!

['Mapule Motsopa @motsopa_mapule]

@odedanilo Hi

[WHO Lesotho @WHOLesotho]

In just 1 day, #Lesotho kicks off the 2025 Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign (20–24 Oct) to protect every child aged 0–59 months from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Together, we #LeaveNoOneBehind!

#MRVaccination2025 #VaccinesWork #HealthForAll

[UNFPALesotho @UNFPA_LSO]

Today we celebrate #DayOfTheGirl under the theme “The girl I am, the change I lead: Girls on the front lines of crisis.” Every girl has the power to shape her future & her community.
UNFPA stands with every girl—empowering her to lead, thrive, & drive change.
#InvestInGirls

['Mapule Motsopa @motsopa_mapule]

With over 61,000 children under five at risk of measles, 🇱🇸’s Ministry of Health is preparing for a national Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign, set for Oct 20–24. In Qacha’sNek, local efforts are already underway to mobilize communities and close critical immunity gaps.