Lesotho
Lesotho sees a surge in social media activity with engagements up 86% and posts up 66% week-over-week, driven by discussions on cultural exchange and tourism, alongside growing concerns over socio-political unrest and economic hardship.
About Lesotho
Lesotho is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, entirely surrounded by South Africa.
Insights
- Lesotho creators is up 21.04% from the previous week.
- Lesotho engagements is up 109.18% from the previous week.
- Lesotho mentions is up 26.36% from the previous month.
- Lesotho posts created is up 75.56% from the previous week.
Engagements: [---------] (24h)
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[--] Week: [----------] +109%
[--] Month: [----------] +2.30%
[--] Months: [-----------] -37%
[--] Year: [-----------] +144%
1-Year High: [----------] on 2025-06-22
1-Year Low: [-------] on 2026-01-28
Engagements by network (24h): YouTube: [-------] X: [-------] TikTok: [-------] Reddit: [---] Instagram: [-----] News: [---]
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[--] Week: [-----] +25%
[--] Month: [------] +26%
[--] Months: [------] +31%
[--] Year: [-------] +21%
1-Year High: [-----] on 2025-09-06
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-03-04
Mentions by network (24h): YouTube: [---] X: [-----] TikTok: [---] Reddit: [--] Instagram: [--] News: [--]
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Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Lesotho in the last [--] hours which is down 3.40% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
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[--] Week: [-----] +21%
[--] Month: [-----] +19%
[--] Months: [------] +21%
[--] Year: [------] +33%
1-Year High: [-----] on 2025-09-06
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-03-03
The most influential creators that mention Lesotho in the last [--] hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @kinoyves | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @BigMamo_ | [--] | [----------] | [--] | [------] |
| @tunemusicalmoments | [--] | [---------] | [---] | [------] |
| @sannere123 | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [------] |
| @wave_rhyder | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [------] |
| @Globalstats11 | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [------] |
| @delana_dee | [--] | [-----] | [--] | [------] |
| @lesothoemiri | [--] | [--] | [--] | [------] |
| @jackbohloko | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [------] |
| @SandileMakeba | [--] | [------] | [--] | [------] |
Sentiment: 69%
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: 69%
Daily Average: 74%
[--] Week: 50% -29%
[--] Month: 68% -8%
[--] Months: 68% -11%
[--] Year: 68% -12%
1-Year High: 95% on 2025-11-18
1-Year Low: 35% on 2025-08-02
Most Supportive Themes:
- Cultural Exchange and Tourism: (30%) Posts highlight cultural events, festivals, and tourism opportunities in Lesotho, showcasing its unique heritage and attracting interest from neighboring countries and international visitors.
- Economic Development and Infrastructure: (25%) Discussions revolve around infrastructure projects like the Lesotho Highlands Water Project and economic initiatives, emphasizing their potential benefits for the country and its citizens.
- Social Commentary and Community Life: (20%) Content touches upon daily life, social issues, and community events within Lesotho, fostering a sense of connection and shared experience among residents and those interested in the country.
Most Critical Themes:
- Socio-Political Unrest and Protests: (40%) Recent posts indicate significant public discontent, with labor unions, civil society, and political parties protesting issues like unemployment, corruption, and government policies.
- Healthcare System Challenges: (35%) Concerns are raised about the strain on Lesotho's healthcare system, particularly in light of reduced US aid, impacting individuals living with HIV.
- Economic Hardship and Job Losses: (25%) Reports detail the negative impact of US tariff changes on textile workers, leading to job losses and economic instability.
Top Lesotho News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"Flying doctors of Lesotho won't let aid cuts bring them down : NPR This band of airborne health workers bring essential medical care to isolated communities in the southern African nation. In addition to turbulence they face a new obstacle: budget cuts"
News Link @NPR 2026-02-15T19:20Z 7.8M followers, [---] engagements
Top Lesotho Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"gotta keep em guessing #southafrica #lesotho #travel #backpacking What I show my kids when they ask what me and their uncle did when we were younger What I show my kids when they ask what me and their uncle did when we were younger"
TikTok Link @_rileycronin 2026-02-16T21:45Z 42.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Running From The Rain Again (almost at The Drakensberg) S1E33 I am riding up towards the mountainous Drakensberg area. And so we are seeing the last of the beautiful Zulu villages on the way. After finding some shelter along the way I try to make my way to a village close to the border with Lesotho"
YouTube Link @noahthexplorer 2026-02-16T20:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@kutayabigf Gnmzde olsalar ahkullar nasl gorunurdu diye merak eden yakuptvye bakabilirler"
X Link @lesothoemiri 2026-02-16T19:59Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@mbuso_siera I live in Lesotho I have a GP car and a Lesotho car when I'm driving either car in a country that it doesn't belong the police will try to get something out of me because it's easy to scare a foreigner"
X Link @mo4_lo 2026-02-16T15:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
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