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Media, Correctional Service commit to stronger cooperation on Journalists’ safety – Maseru Metro e-EditionNews Media, Correctional Service commit to stronger cooperation on Journalists’ safety July 29, 2026 Liapeng Raliengoane MASERU – Journalists and members of the Lesotho Correctional Service (LCS) last week participated in two workshops organised by Sesotho Media and Development to stren...

In case you missed the highlights from the Commonwealth Foundation‑supported workshops hosted by Sesotho Media & Development in partnership with Lesotho Mounted Police Service(LMPS), MISA Lesotho, Citizen journalists and Lesotho Correctional Service(LCS), tune in tonight on Mohale FM 106.9 MHz for exclusive insights.
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Sesotho Media & Development (SM&D) with support of Commonwealth Foundation continued with the journalism safety workshops with members of the Lesotho Correctional Service(LCS) and journalists. The session built on earlier discussions with the Lesotho Mounted Police Service(LMPS), focusing on journalist safety, accountability and cooperation. Challenges such as barriers to accessing information and risks from citizen journalism were highlighted.

This was followed by a journalists‑only workshop where professionals reviewed concerns raised in both LMPS and LCS sessions, reflecting on ethics, legal protections and support structures. A final workshop with citizen journalists then interrogated all issues discussed, distinguishing roles, addressing misinformation and agreeing on a way forward to ensure safety and credibility as news disseminators.

This sequence reinforced SM&D’s role as a mediator and catalyst for press freedom, ensuring that both professional and citizen journalists are empowered to operate safely and responsibly.

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Supported by Commonwealth Foundation we held a second one-day workshop with the Journalists and the Lesotho Correctional Service today. Stay tuned for more updates regarding the workshop.

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With the support to Lesotho from the Commonwealth Foundation, today we hosted a one‑day safety and risk assessment workshop for Experienced journalists and the Lesotho Mounted Police Service(LMPS). This engagement took place at the Police Training College (PTC), and forms part of an extensive Study commissioned by SM&D’s in November 2025.

The workshop aimed to create a practical safe-space for dialogue where journalists and the LMPS can engage directly on issues of safety, protection mechanisms, legal protections and gaps, access to redress, accountability, and cooperation. Discussions highlighted challenges that often cause misalignment, in some instances a culture intimidation, fear, harassment and violence between the two sectors, disrupting press freedom and consequently harming the country’s democracy.

Key challenges identified included:
- Media visibility in volatile risky reporting environment,
Ethical, accountable and responsible journalism within confines of the law.
- Barriers to accessing information for public interest.
- Unclear complaints and reporting structures, and amongst others.
- The risks associated with the rise of unregulated citizen journalism.

Recommendations from the workshop included:
- Building public awareness on identifying professional vs citizen journalism and information.
- Promoting stronger working relations through regular Press Clubs with different media partners, and amongst others.
- Improving access to information to ensure journalists reference accurate and reliable sources.

Sesotho Media & Development would like to extend a special thanks to all participants and the cooperation from partners LMPS and MISA Lesotho. Stay tuned as we proceed with Media and Lesotho Correctional Services (LCS) on Tuesday 21 July 2026, at the Resource Centre at Sesotho Media and Development Offices.

Join us now on Moafrika FM 89.7 as we share our journey with one of the GBV survivors who received psychosocial support from our Case Management team.

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Alongside Gender Links Lesotho and national stakeholders, Sesotho Media & Development contributed its expertise in community engagement and advocacy, ensuring that the GBV Indicators Study 2025–2026 reflects the lived realities of women, youth and marginalized voices across Lesotho.

Cheers to the Uncles, Grandparents, Brothers and Fathers who step up to play a fatherhood role not only for the children they birthed but for every child who needs a father figure. Because true fatherhood is not defined by biology but by the courage to nurture, protect and lead with love.