Lesotho’s coalition government led by Thomas Thabane collapses
Finance minister Moeketsi Majoro will replace Thabane, who is suspected in the murder of his former wife
11 May 2020 - 18:49
Maseru — Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane's coalition fell apart in parliament on Monday, spelling the end of his tenure and paving the way towards a resolution of a political crisis that has engulfed the southern African kingdom since late in 2019.
National Assembly speaker Sephiri Motanyane announced the collapse of his governing majority and said Thabane, 80, would have to step down by May 22...
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