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  • FILE: Lesotho Prime Minister Tom Thabane. Picture: AFP

    Tom Thabane steps down as Lesotho PM

    He has just addressed his Ha Abia constituency, saying that he is stepping down as prime minister but not ABC leader.

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

    Lesotho PM Thabane reportedly refusing to step down

    But constitutional law experts say the new prime minister can now be sworn in even if Thabane doesn’t resign

    736 days ago
  • FILE: Lesotho Prime Minister Tom Thabane. Picture: AFP

    Can Thabane be removed if he doesn't resign?

    Will anyone care if Tom Thabane cries foul?

    736 days ago
  • Moeketsi Majoro. Picture: Nthakoana Ngatane/EWN

    Lesotho PM-in-waiting Majoro vows to make COVID-19 response his first priority

    The country is now waiting for Prime Minister Tom Thabane to tender his resignation and for Majoro to be sworn-in

    737 days ago
  • FILE: Lesotho Prime Minister Tom Thabane. Picture: AFP

    Lesotho Thabane will resign by 22 May - spokesperson

    Tom Thabane’s departure would resolve a political crisis that erupted late last year, and end a career marked by exile, political feuding, intrigue and strains with the military.

    738 days ago
  • FILE: A picture taken in Maseru, on 31 January 2020 shows the flag of Lesotho outside the Parliament building. Picture: AFP.

    Lesotho Finance Minister Moeketsi Majoro nominated as new prime minister

    Lesotho’s Democratic Congress deputy leader Motlalentoa Letsosa said that he expected Majoro to be sworn in by the end of this week and appoint his new cabinet throughout next week before the national assembly sits again next Friday.

    738 days ago
  • FILE: A picture taken in Maseru, on 31 January 2020 shows the flag of Lesotho outside the Parliament building. Picture: AFP.

    Lesotho deputy PM Moleleki accepts formation of new coalition

    National Assembly Speaker Sephiri Motanyane has given the country’s new coalition up to 22 May to nominate a new prime minister and finalise its working agreement.

    739 days ago
  • New coalition brings Lesotho a step closer to a new PM

    The government of Lesotho has passed a constitutional amendment that makes provision for a prime minister to resign before the end of a five-year term. The amendment also strips the prime minister of powers to unilaterally dissolve parliament and call for elections when he loses a vote of no confidence. EWN reporter Nthakoana Ngatane brings you the latest.

    739 days ago
  • FILE: A picture taken in Maseru, on 31 January 2020 shows the flag of Lesotho outside the Parliament building. Picture: AFP.

    Lesotho Parly speaker agrees to establish new coalition government

    Deputy Prime Minister Monyane Moleleki’s Alliance of Democrats has also submitted its interest to be part of that coalition.

    740 days ago
  • Lesotho citizens entering the country from South Africa at unauthorised borders undetected for COVID-19. Picture: Nthakoana Ngatane/EWN

    Lesotho citizens stuck in SA resort to dangerous border crossings to get home

    Citizens who were stranded in South Africa have started going home, saying they were without jobs, have no food or medicine.

    741 days ago
  • Lesotho murder accused First Lady Maesiah Thabane in the regalia of what is reportedly a new party, the People’s Convention. Picture: Supplied

    Lesotho first lady Maesiah Thabane allegedly behind new political party

    She has shared images of herself wearing a black t-shirt and cap with a yellow emblem and the letters PC.

    742 days ago
  • Lesotho PM Thomas Motsoahae Thabane (C) looks on during proceedings at the closing ceremony of the 37th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit of Heads of State and Government at The OR Tambo Building in Pretoria on 20 August, 2017. Picture: AFP

    Lesotho's Thabane narrowly survives bid to unseat him

    The breakaway faction of Thabane's own ABC that has 33 MPs was supported by the opposition Democratic Congress with 26 MPs and their total of 59 fell short of the required simple majority of 61.

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

    Lesotho's ruling party to form new goverment to oust embattled PM

    The All Basotho Convention Party (ABC) joined hands with the Democratic Congress (DC) party and started the process shortly after Thabane reiterated his intention to retire by the end of July.

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

    Lesotho PM Thabane says he’s a step closer to retirement

    Tom Thabane said his planned exit, which was due to kick-in at the end of July, would soon be concluded.

    744 days ago
  • FILE: In this photo taken on 31 May 2017 Lesotho political party All Basotho Convention (ABC) leader Prime Minister Tom Thabane gives an interview to Agence France-Presse at his residence in Maseru. Picture: AFP.

    Lesotho nationals stranded in SA to receive food subsidies

    The Mountain Kingdom has partnered with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to distribute funds.

    745 days ago
  • FILE: Tom Thabane was quoted in media last week as saying he will not be hurried out of office. Picture: AFP

    Lesotho parliament moves closer to forcing PM Thabane out of office

    Thabane, 80, has been under pressure to resign over a murder case in which he and his current wife are suspected of assassinating his previous wife.

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

    Lesotho senate to vote on legalising PM Thabane's early retirement

    Once passed Thabane’s retirement will be legal and he can be forced to leave office.

    758 days ago
  • In this file photo taken on 31 May 2017 Lesotho political party All Basotho Convention (ABC) leader Prime Minister Tom Thabane gives an interview to Agence France-Presse at his residence in Maseru. Picture: AFP

    ANALYSIS: Why Lesotho's Prime Minister Thabane needs a secure retirement

    Will Tom Thabane unite the ABC and its coalition partners and resign before a vote of no confidence?

    758 days ago
  • Lesotho's Prime Minister Tom Thabane. Picture: Facebook.

    Radebe: Lesotho Parly expected to conclude process for Thabane to retire

    The government agreed earlier that it will ensure a dignified, graceful and secure retirement for Tom Thabane.

    760 days ago
  • FILE: ANC's Zizi Kodwa at a press briefing on 22 January 2019. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News.

    Kodwa, Radebe & Mashego-Dlamini to visit Lesotho after army deployment

    Deputy Ministers of International Relations Candith Mashego-Dlamini and State Security Zizi Kodwa will be companied by Jeff Radebe to assess the situation in the Mountain Kingdom.

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

    Lesotho’s Thabane deploys army into streets to ‘restore law and order’

    Tom Thabane has deployed the army on the streets and ordered it to restore law and order, and to rein-in individuals and some institutions that he accuses of abusing the courts.

    763 days ago
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