Lesotho government told to resign over Chinese control and 2017 murder
Prime Minister Thomas Thabane has said he will resign, without saying when, as police investigate the murder of his former wife
22 January 2020 - 13:52
Lesotho’s government is facing demands from protesters to step down immediately amid an investigation into the murder of the prime minister’s second wife and allegations that it gave Chinese businessmen control of the country’s key wool, mohair and meat industries.
Prime Minister Thomas Thabane has said twice that he will resign without saying when, as police look to question him on Wednesday over the 2017 slaying. His current wife, a suspect, has been on the run since his phone was linked to the crime scene. Both his own party and the opposition have called on him to resign...
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