# Lesotho

Lesotho faces significant challenges with socio-political unrest and economic hardship, including job losses due to US tariff changes and strain on the healthcare system. However, there's also a focus on cultural exchange, tourism, and economic development initiatives.

### About Lesotho
Lesotho is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, entirely surrounded by South Africa.  

### Insights
- Lesotho creators is up 20.77% from the previous month.
- Lesotho engagements is up 66.2% from the previous week.
- Lesotho mentions is up 29.06% from the previous month.
- Lesotho posts created is up 62.32% from the previous week.

### Engagements: [---------] (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:lesotho/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/lesotho/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: [---------]  
Daily Average: [---------]  
[--] Week: [----------] +66%  
[--] Month: [----------] -22%  
[--] Months: [-----------] -37%  
[--] Year: [-----------] +144%  
1-Year High: [----------] on 2025-06-22  
1-Year Low: [-------] on 2026-01-28  

Engagements by network (24h):
News: [---]
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X: [-------]

  
  
### Mentions: [-----] (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:lesotho/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/lesotho/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [-----]  
Daily Average: [-----]  
[--] Week: [-----] +16%  
[--] Month: [------] +29%  
[--] Months: [------] +30%  
[--] Year: [-------] +20%  
1-Year High: [-----] on 2025-09-06  
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-03-04  

Mentions by network (24h):
News: [--]
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### Creators: [-----] (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:lesotho/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/lesotho/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Lesotho in the last [--] hours which is down 12% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [-----]  
[--] Week: [-----] +16%  
[--] Month: [-----] +21%  
[--] 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 |
| -------                                        | ---- | ---------  | ----- | ----------- |
| [@BigMamo_](/creator/twitter/BigMamo_)         | [--]    | [------]     | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@linkiekas](/creator/twitter/linkiekas)       | [--]    | [-----]      | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@sannere123](/creator/youtube/sannere123)     | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]    | [------]      |
| [@kinoyves](/creator/tiktok/kinoyves)          | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]    | [------]      |
| [@kinoyves](/creator/youtube/kinoyves)         | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@penyaplay](/creator/youtube/penyaplay)       | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]    | [------]      |
| [@AfricaFirsts](/creator/twitter/AfricaFirsts) | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@lethoso.net2](/creator/tiktok/lethoso.net2)  | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@upediashorts](/creator/youtube/upediashorts) | [--]    | [----------] | [--]    | [------]      |
| [@mcbethu](/creator/tiktok/mcbethu)            | [--]   | [---------]  | [--]     | [------]      |

[View More](/list/creators/lesotho/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: 61%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:lesotho/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/lesotho/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 61%  
Daily Average: 74%  
[--] Week: 56% -21%  
[--] Month: 65% -2%  
[--] Months: 65% -18%  
[--] Year: 65% -16%  
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.*  

"Fossil science owes a debt to indigenous knowledge: Lesotho missionarys notes tell the story Long ago people identified fossils in their environment and explained them within their own cultural framework. This was early citizen science"  
[News Link](https://theconversation.com/fossil-science-owes-a-debt-to-indigenous-knowledge-lesotho-missionarys-notes-tell-the-story-270431) [@TC_Africa](/creator/x/TC_Africa) 2025-12-09T18:44Z 45.9K 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.*

"No usaban la de lesotho  Che no s si se acuerdan o voy a quedar como un esquizofrnico pero antes ac en Twitter no haba un movimiento separatista blanco centrado en la Patagonia y que usaban la bandera de Ro Negro Al final que paso con ellos Che no s si se acuerdan o voy a quedar como un esquizofrnico pero antes ac en Twitter no haba un movimiento separatista blanco centrado en la Patagonia y que usaban la bandera de Ro Negro Al final que paso con ellos"  
[X Link](https://x.com/balcanicese/status/2022813927197868062) [@balcanicese](/creator/x/balcanicese) 2026-02-14T23:23Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@BigMamo_ Youre advocating for your country Lesotho inside South Africa Mumu"  
[X Link](https://x.com/selense_2018/status/2022807889681805763) [@selense_2018](/creator/x/selense_2018) 2026-02-14T22:59Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"Amazing Landscape in Lesotho "The Kingdom In The Sky" 💯💪 BEAUTIFUL🔥"  
[X Link](https://x.com/imakun122/status/2022792820176683309) [@imakun122](/creator/x/imakun122) 2026-02-14T21:59Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements


"@BigMamo_ Explanation wan kpai this one you don't even know Lesotho clearly can't even identify her country from a photo you can have the moral justification to talk about others staying in their country when you stay in yours. The struggle to be relevant on social media is real"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Okpeaboje/status/2022784074465546549) [@Okpeaboje](/creator/x/Okpeaboje) 2026-02-14T21:24Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

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