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(18 May 1973) RR7320A LESOTHO: HARD LINE ON SOUTH AFRICA CUTS FOR STORY W009683 Lesotho is one of Africa's smallest and poorest countries, a 12,000 square mile area completely surrounded by white-ruled South Africa. Its Prime Minister, Chief Leabua Jonathan, has always been regarded by Pretoria as one of black Africa's least troublesome leaders. But the Chief publicly declared his support for African nationalist freedom fighters in their struggle against the white governments of southern Africa. In this report we take a close look at Lesotho, examine its recent history and question Chief Jonathan on his attitudes to the giant white-ruled neighbour on his doorstep. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...