Lesotho has declared a national state of disaster due to high youth unemployment, currently at nearly 50%, exacerbated by US tariffs that have impacted its textile-dependent economy. The state of disaster, effective until June 30, 2027, allows measures to mitigate the situation, as the country risks losing up to 40,000 jobs if trade agreements are not renewed.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Lesotho is having a tough time because many young people can’t find jobs, so the government has said it needs help for the next few years.
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