Lesotho

Politics: Lesotho’s former first lady back in custody over murder of rivalPolitics: Lesotho’s former first lady back in custody over murder of rival

Politics: Lesotho’s former first lady back in custody over murder of rival

The wife of former Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane, who was charged with the murder of her husband’s first wife,…

June 3, 2020
Lesotho: PM Thabane resignsLesotho: PM Thabane resigns

Lesotho: PM Thabane resigns

Lesotho’s Prime Minister Thomas Thabane officially tendered his resignation on Tuesday, ending a political crisis caused by his involvement in…

May 20, 2020
Lesotho senators limit PM’s powers to dissolve parliamentLesotho senators limit PM’s powers to dissolve parliament

Lesotho senators limit PM’s powers to dissolve parliament

Lesotho’s Senate on Tuesday further increased pressure on Prime Minister Thomas Thabane to resign by limiting his power to dissolve…

April 29, 2020
Virus-free Lesotho extends lockdown amid political showdownVirus-free Lesotho extends lockdown amid political showdown

Virus-free Lesotho extends lockdown amid political showdown

With the expiration of an initial three-week nationwide lockdown, Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane has extended the coronavirus prevention measure…

April 22, 2020
Dignified exit’ for embattled Lesotho PM: SA envoyDignified exit’ for embattled Lesotho PM: SA envoy

Dignified exit’ for embattled Lesotho PM: SA envoy

Lesotho’s government has agreed with South African mediators and political parties to implement a “dignified retirement” for prime minister Thomas…

April 22, 2020
Lesotho: The army withdraws as Thabane’s call for resignationLesotho: The army withdraws as Thabane’s call for resignation

Lesotho: The army withdraws as Thabane’s call for resignation

Lesotho troops deployed by Prime Minister Thomas Thabane amid a showdown with opponents demanding the octogenarian leader resign withdrew from…

April 20, 2020
Coronavirus free Lesotho rolls out socio-economic interventionsCoronavirus free Lesotho rolls out socio-economic interventions

Coronavirus free Lesotho rolls out socio-economic interventions

Lesotho has yet to record a case of COVID-19 as of April 13, one of two countries to escape the…

April 13, 2020
Coronavirus: Lesotho, Comoros virus-free; stats of most impacted nationsCoronavirus: Lesotho, Comoros virus-free; stats of most impacted nations

Coronavirus: Lesotho, Comoros virus-free; stats of most impacted nations

There are two African countries that have not recorded a case of coronavirus as of April 7. 52 countries have…

April 9, 2020
Lesotho’s Thomas Thabane to be charged with murdering his wife

Lesotho’s Thomas Thabane to be charged with murdering his wife

Lesotho's Prime Minister Thomas Thabane, 80, is to be charged with the murder of his estranged wife Lipolelo Thabane, police…

February 20, 2020

Trial of Lesotho’s first lady for rival’s alleged murder adjourns

The trial of Lesotho’s first lady for the alleged killing of Prime Minister, Thomas Thabane’s ex-wife has been adjourned to…

February 18, 2020