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FILE: Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Maite Nkoana-Mashabane. Picture: Jacoline Schoonees

Attempted coup in lesotho

SA's Nkoana-Mashabane warns against coup attempt in Lesotho

By Pelane Phakgadi

International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane says the SADC will not tolerate any attempt to overthrow a democratically elected government.

  • Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa pays King Letsie III a courtesy call at Lesotho Royal in Maseru, Lesotho on 1 July 2015. Picture: GCIS.

    SADC to meet over Lesotho

    SADC leaders will once again gather in Pretoria to seek a solution to instability in Lesotho.

    2514 days ago
  • FILE: Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa in his capacity as the SADC Facilitator meeting with Prime Minister of Lesotho Tom Thabane at Moshoeshoe 1 International Airport in Lesotho in November 2014. Picture: GCIS.

    Lesotho prepares for early vote in bid to ease political crisis

    The vote is being held around two years ahead of schedule under a political deal brokered by South Africa.

    2639 days ago
  • FILE: Street vendors in the streets of Maseru, Lesotho. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Lesotho elections to go ahead on 28 Feb

    Officials are optimistic that the climate for the holding of early elections remains on course.

    2656 days ago
  • FILE: An immigration sign at the Maseru Border gate in Lesotho. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Reports: Foreign mercenaries planning to kill Lesotho PM

    The alleged mercenaries have reportedly accessed a stash of weapons waiting for them in Lesotho.

    2747 days ago
  • Street vendors in the streets of Maseru, Lesotho. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Reports: Efforts to sabotage Lesotho continue

    A defence official says the mastermind behind the abortive coup is still active.

    2751 days ago
  • FILE: Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa during facilitation talks in the Kingdom of Lesotho. Picture: GCIS

    Ramaphosa on the brink of Lesotho peace accord

    Cyril Ramaphosa has negotiated a pension and a partial amnesty from prosecution for Tlali Kamoli.

    2765 days ago
  • Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa meeting with Lesotho's Prime Minister Thomas Thabane at the State house in Maseru as part of SADC fascilitation efforts. Picture: GCIS

    Ramaphosa concludes 4th visit to Lesotho

    During his fourth visit, Ramaphosa met with King Letsie III & PM Thomas Chabane amongst others.

    2768 days ago
  • FILE. The SADC-elected Ramaphosa will continue facilitating a lasting solution to the Lesotho crisis. Picture: AFP.

    Ramaphosa to return to Lesotho

    The SADC-elected Ramaphosa will continue facilitating a lasting solution to the Lesotho crisis.

    2797 days ago
  • FILE: Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa visited Lesotho in an attempt to bring an end to the political crisis. Picture: Sapa

    Ramaphosa: Lesotho determined to solve unrest

    Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa visited Lesotho in an attempt to bring an end to the political crisis.

    2799 days ago
  • Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane. Picture: AFP.

    Lesotho: New election date to be set

    Lesotho political parties failed to reopen the Parliament and forced SADC to expedite elections.

    2801 days ago
  • FILE: Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane. Picture: AFP.

    SADC works to expedite Lesotho elections

    Political parties in the mountain kingdom failed to meet a Friday deadline for a fresh peace deal.

    2803 days ago
  • FILE. The president will meet with SADC leaders to discuss how to intervene & restore peace to Lesotho. Picture: GCIS.

    Lesotho Crisis: Zuma to hold emergency SADC summit

    The president will meet with SADC leaders to discuss how to intervene & restore peace to Lesotho.

    2804 days ago
  • Dirco says talks have gone well, but parties have requested more time. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Lesotho: Coalition govt needs time

    Dirco says talks have gone well, but parties have requested more time.

    2809 days ago
  • FILE: A South African government delegation are en route to dissolve the crisis in Lesotho. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    SA to rescue Lesotho peace talks

    A South African government delegation is en route to solve the crisis in Lesotho.

    2810 days ago
  • President Jacob Zuma. Picture: GCIS.

    Zuma heads to Lesotho

    The president will travel to Lesotho on Tuesday for talks aimed at bringing peace to the country.

    2811 days ago
  • An immigration sign at the Maseru Border gate in Lesotho. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Lesotho: Military action is the only option

    Lesotho's army commander Maaparankoe Mahao says military action is now the only option against Tlali Kamoli.

    2811 days ago
  • FILE: Kamoli who was removed from his post as army chief by Prime Minister Tom Thabane a little over a week ago has refused to step down. Picture: Wikimedia Commons.

    Lesotho: Mahao says military action is imminent

    Mahao says efforts to negotiate with the renegade Lieutenant General Tlali Kamoli have failed.

    2812 days ago
  • An immigration sign at the Maseru Border gate in Lesotho. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Lesotho military commander takes over special forces

    The unit includes around 40 highly-trained troops and the military's intelligence division.

    2812 days ago
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