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Outgoing Lesotho prime minister Moeketsi Majoro, right, hands over the national flag as the symbol of passing power to his successor, Sam Ntsokoane Matekane, on 28 October 2022. Molise Molise/AFP via Getty Images

November 2, 2022

Lesotho’s election brought change. Six things needed to promote peace and democracy

Khabele Matlosa, University of Johannesburg

The new coalition government must act quickly to address the kingdom’s massive socio-economic problems, and restore faith in democracy.

Lesotho’s former Prime Minister Tom Thabane, left, and his successor Moeketsi Majoro, at the latter’s swearing in ceremony at the Royal Palace in Maseru. Molise Molise/AFP-GettyImages

May 26, 2020

Lesotho’s new leader faces enormous hurdles ensuring peace and political stability

Roger Southall, University of the Witwatersrand

Moeketsi Majoro’s installation as Prime Minister is welcome. But it does not guarantee much needed political stability in an era of complex coalition politics.

Tom Thabane has resigned as the Prime Minister of Lesotho amid a scandal over his wife’s murder. Getty Images/Angela Weiss

January 27, 2020

Events in Lesotho point to poor prospects for political stability

Roger Southall, University of the Witwatersrand

Since the demand for resources far outmatches the patronage available, Lesotho’s political arena has become brutally competitive.

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