French president Macron takes a dig at Trump over Lesotho

Macron stressed the existence and importance of Lesotho, as Trump, in his speech to the U.S. Congress, noted that “no one has heard of this country” and criticized the allocation of $8 million to promote LGBTQ+ rights in Lesotho. This shift in tone reflects differences in perception and approach among world leaders on foreign policy and international aid. “First of all, I want to tell you that we are very happy that you are here.

French President Emmanuel Macron responded, with some sarcasm, to his American counterpart Donald Trump and, taking advantage of the presence in Paris of King Letsie III of Lesotho, declared that now everyone knows that this small country in southern Africa...

French president Macron takes a dig at Trump over Lesotho

Emanuel Macron emphasises to King Letsie  France is well aware of the nation he rules after Trump mocking

Donald Trump had said in early March that "no one has ever heard of" this Southern African country to justify budget cuts in US aid abroad.

Nine Fascinating Facts About Lesotho – The ‘Kingdom in the Sky | THE TIMES OF AFRICA

Lesotho, a small, mountainous country in southern Africa, may not frequently make global headlines, but it has a rich history, unique geography, and significant cultural identity. Here are nine intriguing facts about this landlocked nation, which is entirely surrounded by South Africa: 1. The Kingdom in the Sky Lesotho is known as the “Kingdom in the Sky” because it lies entirely above 1,000 meters (3,281 feet) in elevation, making it the only …