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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.
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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
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Can Thabane be removed if he doesn't resign?
Will anyone care if Tom Thabane cries foul?
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lesotho nationals stranded in SA to receive food subsidies
The Mountain Kingdom has partnered with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to distribute funds.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
