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Head of state · Lesotho

Letsie III

King of Lesotho

In office sinceFebruary 7, 199630 years, 8 months

Letsie III is the King of Lesotho, in office since February 7, 1996. Also king from 1990 to 1995. Information as of Oct. 13, 2026 (UN Protocol list of Sept. 19, 2026).

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Leaders · U.S. mission · Reported with

Head of governmentSam MatekanePrime Minister of LesothoSince October 28, 2022 · 3 years, 11 months
U.S. chargé d’affairesThomas HinesU.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Lesotho
Ambassador to the U.S.Reginald MolibeliChargé d’Affaires a.i. of Lesotho in the United StatesSince December 28, 2025 · 9 months

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Information as of Oct. 13, 2026 (UN Protocol list of Sept. 19, 2026).