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Lesotho PM Tom Thabane dismisses announcement of ABC suspension
Thabane told supporters at a rally in Qeme, outside the capital Maseru, that he was the only leader and prime minister.
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ABC's Ntsekele: I don’t recognise my suspension
Constituencies of the party from 54 regions announced they had suspended Prime Minister Tom Thabane, secretary-general Samonyane Ntsekele and his deputy Nkaku Kabi.
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Tom Thabane suspended at special ABC conference
The members said Tom Thabane violated the constitution by not respecting the decisions of the party’s February elective conference when he didn’t accept the NEC elected there.
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Thabane: MOU signing indication that SADC can resolve own challenges
President Cyril Ramaphosa witnessed the signing of an agreement to pave the way for the Lesotho reforms authority in Maseru.
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Lesotho prime minister: Our problems have become yesterday's tale
President Cyril Ramaphosa and Lesotho Prime Minister Tom Thabane addressed the media after government and the opposition in Lesotho signed an agreement to open Parliament to legislative reforms.
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Ramaphosa in Maseru to witness start of political reform process
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to witness the signing of a memorandum of understanding between stakeholders involved in Lesotho’s reform process.
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Ramaphosa expected to weigh in on SADC mediation for troubled Lesotho
Lesotho has been going through constitutional and security sector reforms since 2015, following alleged coups and the killing of two army commanders.
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Ramaphosa expected to visit troubled Lesotho this week
Although the president’s visit is routine, he might find himself returning to his role as long time Southern African Development Community (SADC) facilitator in the kingdom.
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Pressure mounts on Lesotho’s Tom Thabane to step down
In a joint statement, ABC MPs threatened to take legal action to reopen Parliament and table a motion of no confidence in Thabane if he doesn’t step aside.
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Factions within ABC failing security situation in Lesotho, army chiefs say
Chiefs of the army, police and intelligence have issued a statement warning that factions within the All Basotho Convention (ABC) were now involving so-called armed private security.
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Tom Thabane’s ABC faction denies burglary claims
The faction that wanted Thabane out alleged that he and his faction had sent the guards wearing balaclavas to intimidate them.
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Chaos as 5 NEC members of Lesotho's ABC expelled
The five members of Tom Thabane’s NEC were elected in February, but the leader and a faction that supports him challenged that election until the High Court ruled for the five last week.
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Lesotho prime minister fires 5 national executive party members
Tom Thabane confirmed that he personally wrote warning letters to the five after his spokesperson said he couldn't have written the notices and called for police to investigate a case of forgery.
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Lesotho's Sam Matekane calls on private sector to stand up to political leaders
Sam Matekane and other businessmen at the event expressed frustration as the prime minister’s party, the All Basotho Convention, continues with factional battles that are marginalising service delivery and making investors anxious.
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Lesotho’s Defence Minister Mapesela claims senior cops threatened him
Defence Minister Tefo Mapesela released a voice note on Thursday morning accusing the two officers of being unruly and meddling in politics.
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Lesotho MPs condemn speaker for delaying Thabane vote of no confidence
A member of Thabane’s All Basotho Convention (ABC) filed the motion on Wednesday backed by an MP of opposition party, the Democratic Congress.
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Lesotho opposition parties file motion of no confidence against PM Tom Thabane
A successful motion could lead to Thabane leaving office or the collapse of his coalition government and fresh elections.
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Lesotho PM falls short of victory
Pakalitha Mosisili failed to secure a wide enough margin to form a government, results showed.
