Alliance Française de Maseru

📢 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS | TRUTH LAB 2026

Are you a journalist, artist, designer, fact-checker, educator, researcher, Wikipedian, writer or digital creator passionate about fighting misinformation and building trustworthy knowledge?

Apply for Truth Lab, an exciting Franco-German initiative led by the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) and Goethe-Institut South Africa, bringing together young professionals from South Africa, Lesotho and eSwatini to explore media literacy, fact-checking, open knowledge and creative storytelling.

✨ What to expect?
🔹 Online training on media literacy, fact-checking and digital verification (3–13 August 2026)
🔹 Expert-led sessions with journalists, researchers and digital specialists
🔹 Hands-on disinformation labs
🔹 Opportunity to be selected for a fully funded creative residency in Johannesburg (14–18 September 2026)
🔹 Create comics, posters, zines, illustrations, collages and more
🔹 Public exhibition of participants' work

📍 Open to applicants based in South Africa, Lesotho and eSwatini.

✅ Participation in Phase 1 is free of charge.
✅ Travel, accommodation and meals are covered for selected participants attending Phase 2.

📅 Application deadline: 28 June 2026 (23:59 SAST)

Don't miss this opportunity to develop new skills, collaborate across disciplines and help shape more reliable and inclusive knowledge systems in Southern Africa.

Apply now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc16-tSdbXZtDkMpIJzvqLVTfCaVwoNoNvwDTRxrHBJIs5ayw/viewform

🇱🇸 Office closed for a private event 🇱🇸

Dear AF Community,
Please note that our offices will be closed today, Thursday 4th June from 12h00 to 17h00.

✨ Normal operation will resume from 17h00 to 18h00.
Feel free to leave us a message, we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Thank you for your understanding

Celebrating the 50th birthday of Her Majesty Queen ’Masenate Mohato Seeiso, Queen of the Mountain Kingdom 🇱🇸✨

It was a true honour to have Her Majesty visit the Remoho Farmers market at Alliance française de Maseru, sharing in this moment of community and culture.

Wishing Your Majesty continued health, joy, and grace on this special milestone ❤️

🎬✨ CINÉMA NIGHT MONTHLY RENDEZ-VOUS ✨🎬

📅 Friday 12 June 2026
⏰ From 16h30 onwards
📍 Alliance Française de Maseru, Corner Kingsway & Pioneer Roads
(Opposite Lancers Inn)
🎥 Film: A Missing Part (1h38)
🗣️ With English subtitles
👥 For Teens & Adults

Synopsis:
Every day, Jay travels the length and breadth of Tokyo in his taxi, looking for his daughter Lily. In the nine years since he has separated from his wife, he has never been able to get custody of his daughter. Having given up hope of ever seeing her again, he is about to move back to France when Lily hops in his cab. But she doesn’t recognize him.

️🎟FREE ENTRY - Come get your free ticket!
Tickets are available for collection at the Alliance Française de Maseru reception.
⏳ Limited tickets available; first come, first served.

Bring your friends and family and enjoy a memorable evening celebrating French cinema together 🇫🇷✨

🌟 HELLO JUNE! CULTURAL PROGRAM OF THE MONTH 🌟

Join us this June at Alliance Française de Maseru for a month filled with culture, creativity, and community! 🌍✨ Enjoy an elegant Food & Wine Pairing with Spier Estate 🍷, celebrate the launch of the Sesotho translation of Le Petit Prince 📖, relax at our Cinema Night 🎬, explore local produce and crafts at the Farmers’ Market 🛍️, and showcase your talent at our Open Mic 🎤🎶. Plus, throughout the winter holidays, children can enjoy a fun-filled Winter Camp ❄️🎨 packed with creative activities, games, and learning opportunities.

📍 Kingsway Road & Corner Pioneer - Opposite Lancers Inn
Join us and make this June truly unforgettable! ✨

A beautiful evening yesterday at Meshu Art Gallery for the opening of Patrick Rorke’s exhibition Sirrock’s: Echoes from the Mountain.

Such a great atmosphere surrounded by a vibrant young generation of artists, creatives and friends sharing conversations, inspiration and art.

Thank you to Meshu Art Gallery for the invitation and a special thank you to curator Teboho Mokonyane.

🎓✨ From certificates to new beginnings: Session 3 is here! 🇫🇷✨

Our students proudly celebrated the end of Session 2 by receiving their French certificates, and now it’s your turn to join the journey! 💛📚

Registrations for Session 3 are still going on for Kids, Teens, and Adults. Whether you are learning French for school support, travel, work, studies, or personal growth, our classes are designed to help you grow with confidence in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. 🇫🇷🌟

👧🧒 Kids Classes
👦👧 Teen Classes
👨‍🏫 Adult Classes
👤 Private Tutoring Available
🤖 AI Learning Assistant Emma included for guided support alongside our teachers

📅 Session 3 Dates:
1 June – 25 July 2026

📍 Offered at two convenient locations:
🏫 Alliance Française de Maseru
Corner Kingsway & Pioneer Roads (Opposite Lancer’s Inn)

🏫 Riverside International School – Showcase Classroom UG 52
Pioneer Mall (Opposite PEP Home)

🎁 Early bird registration freebies END TOMORROW 30 May! Register now to receive special goodies and secure your spot before classes begin. ✨

📧 [email protected]
📞 +266 5975 0598 | +266 2232 5722

Join the next group of proud certificate recipients and start your French journey with us today! 🇫🇷✨

🌼✨ Farmers’ market and open mic happening this Saturday 30 May at AFM ✨🌼

Join us for our monthly producer’s market along side open mic on Saturday, 30 May 2026 at the Ouh La La Garden for a vibrant day of fresh produce, local crafts, local talent and community vibes! 🥬🛍️

🛒 Shop local and enjoy:
• Fresh fruits & vegetables
• Delicious baked goods & treats
• Handmade crafts and unique products

🎶 Live Music:
Enjoy live performances by local talent, hosted by the ever inspiring Mamatseliso.

📅 Happening every last Saturday of the month - make it your monthly plan and come through!
📍 AFM - Ouh La La Garden (Opp. Lancer’s Inn)
🕙 10h00 - 16h30

✨ Bring your reusable bags, friends and family, support local, and enjoy a beautiful day out! 💚

🇨🇦✨ Dreaming of Canada? Your French can take you there!

Get one step closer to your Canadian dream with the TEF Canada Exam, your official proof of French proficiency for immigration, study, and work.

🎯 Next Exam Date: 16 June 2026
🕒 Register by: 9 June 2026
📍 Venue: Alliance Française Maseru (Opposite Lancers Inn)

💼 Why take the TEF Canada?
✅ Required for Express Entry & Canadian citizenship
✅ Accepted by Quebec’s immigration system
✅ Recognized by Canadian universities & employers
✅ Valid for 2 years

🗣️ What to expect?
📝 Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking (face-to-face)

💥 Limited spots available - Don’t wait!

📲 Register today:
📞 +266 2232 5722
📱 WhatsApp: +266 5975 0598
📧 [email protected]

🌟 Let French open the doors to Canada! TEF Canada is your first step!

🌟 Winter fun is here! 🌟
Kids winter camp @ Alliance Française de Maseru

Looking for a fun, creative way to keep your kids busy this winter? ❄️ Our Winter Camp is back, with loads of fun Activities! 🇫🇷🎶✂️

📅 June 16 - July 10
🕘 Tuesday to Friday | 9h00 - 15h00
📍 AF Maseru Opposite Lancers Inn
👧 Ages 4 to 12

✨ Activities include:
🎨 Arts & Crafts | 🗣️ Fun French | 🎭 Games
| 💃 Dance | 🧩 Puzzles | 🧘 Team building activities

🥪 Pack lunch + water bottle!

💰 M600 (4 weeks) | M180 per week
📞 5975 0598
📧 [email protected]
👉 Spots are limited – register now!