African country in the Maloti Mountains (7)

I believe the answer is:

lesotho

(Other definitions for lesotho that I've seen before include "South African kingdom" , "Kingdom surrounded by South Africa" , "African country, formerly Basutoland" , "Southern African country, capital Maseru" , "Maseru is this Kingdom's capital" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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